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- Annually, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq experiences thousands of scorpion stings, prompting a study to document the local scorpion species, their geographical distribution, and sting profiles for 2019-2020.
- Researchers conducted field surveys in 22 locations, collecting 166 scorpions from seven different species, while analyzing clinical data showing 3,726 reported stings, particularly in younger adults during the summer.
- The study aims to raise awareness among the Kurdish community about the presence of harmful scorpions, ultimately helping to reduce the number of sting incidents.
Article Abstract
Background: Annually, thousands of scorpion stings and rare mortalities are recorded in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In the present study, we prepared a checklist for the geographical distribution of scorpion fauna composition, new localities data, and scorpion sting profile for the years 2019-2020 in the region.
Methods: Random field surveys for scorpion collection were carried out in 22 localities in the Kurdistan Region from June 2020 to October 2021. Clinical data related to scorpion stings in 2019 and 2020 were obtained from the medical records of public health offices in the region.
Results: In this survey, 166 specimens were collected. They were composed of seven scorpion species belonging to three families including: Buthidae, Hemiscorpiidae, and Scorpionidae. The collected species were , , , , , , and . Moreover, three scorpion species comprising , , and were recorded in the previous study conducted in the Kurdistan region. In 2019-2020, 3726 scorpion stings were reported, with a peak in the summer season. Most of the patients were 15-49 years old. In the current study, medically significant scorpion species have been identified.
Conclusion: The outcome of the present work will increase the awareness of the Kurdish community regarding the distribution of dangerous scorpion species and consequently reduce their stings.
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