Publications by authors named "Pedro Po Pardal"
Article Synopsis
- Scorpion envenomations from the Tityus genus, notably Tityus obscurus, pose a significant health threat in Brazil, particularly in the Amazon basin.
- A study assessed 48 patients across western and eastern Pará, revealing similar demographics yet differing clinical outcomes; local symptoms were prevalent in the east, while systemic symptoms were more common in the west.
- The findings indicate a variation in venom toxicity based on geographic location, suggesting that the clinical severity of envenomation may depend on where the sting occurs within the Amazon.