[Ocurrence of scorpionism in sanitary districts of Mérida State, Venezuela].

The highest number of accidents caused by scorpion stings in Mérida State, Venezuela, are caused by the genus Tityus. This study intended to find epidemic data on the occurrence of scorpionism in the Sanitary Districts of the State from 1994 to 2003. The data were gathered from the records of the Epidemiologic Coordination of the region.

[Fixed pigmented erythema related to the oral administration of carbamazepine: report of one case].

Carbamazepine (CBZ) is an oral anticonvulsant drug, structurally similar to tricyclic antidepressants. It is preferred over other drugs because it has fewer adverse effects on behavior and alertness. However, hematologic toxicity is possible during therapy with CBZ.