Closely related to other fox species in Qatar, the nocturnal fox is distinct due to its colossal ears, which help cool the animal. Although Qatari farmers consider it a pest, I think the animal appears majestic. Probably the coolest animal residing in Qatar is the sand cat. It lives in sand caves, only to emerge in the evening to hunt for rodents, reptiles, and insects. The sand cat is specially adapted to dig deep into the sand for prey and to survive merely on the liquids extracted from eating them.
The only time this cat congregates with other felines is during mating season; the rest of the time it lives in isolation. This is bad news for those of us hoping to befriend them. This dark serpent is one of Qatar's only non-venomous snakes. The real number of scorpion stings is expected to be much higher than what was announced, as many of the incidents happen in regions where a scorpion sting is common, and victims prefer traditional treatment over medical care.
In other studies, 13 none of the class I patients on the same classification system with localized signs and symptoms progressed to death. In the current study, the higher rate of stings in young males In other studies, it was well demonstrated that most incidents occurred in summer months, 3 , 6 which is true in this study as well.
Weather factors, specifically temperature and humidity were found to be strongly correlated to the rate of stings. The records of vital signs of all patients were within normal limits from the time they presented to the hospital until the end of treatment and disposition. The localized signs and symptoms can be attributed to allergic rather that toxic etiology, keeping in mind the complex composition of scorpions venom, which includes mucopolysaccharides, hyaluronidase, phospholipase, serotonin, histamine, enzyme inhibitors, neurotoxic peptides, and other proteins.
This type of presentation can predict the nontoxic nature of the stings, which requires only symptomatic treatment. Data regarding length of stay can help in understanding patients flow in such crowded ED.
The above data can lead to a better understanding of the nature of this problem in Qatar where we concluded that scorpion sting is not a serious clinical problem, therefore, more conservative management for such cases should be expected, but a lot of work is needed to identify the common scorpion species. It is a public understanding that scorpion stings are serious or even fatal incidents, and it represents a frightening situation for many people, leading them to seek medical care in EDs.
Data extracted from scorpion stings review studies should be utilized to help in making decisions regarding the toxicity of local scorpions in each region separately as toxicity varies from species to species, this should result in clear guidelines and more efficient management plans.
All patients showed localized signs and symptoms, minimum treatment was required, and all had an excellent outcome. This study is limited mainly by the unavailability of some clinical data due to the retrospective design of the study.
In conclusion, we suggest that scorpion sting cases should be managed according to the level of clinical significance in each region. In our study, this can be symptomatic treatment at any suitable medical facility not necessarily EDs with a more rational utilization of medical resources.
Authors have no conflict of interests, and the work was not supported or funded by any drug company. Clinical aspects and frequency of scorpion stings in the Riyadh Region of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J ; Role of prazosin on cardiovascular manifestations and pulmonary edema following severe scorpion stings in Saudi Arabia. National Center for Biotechnology Information , U. Journal List Saudi Med J v. Saudi Med J. Baha H. Abid , MD, Mohammad M. Kasim , MD, and Shumaila M.
Haneef , MD. Muhammad M. Shumaila M. Author information Article notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer. And then something happened that made the group go silent: One of the larger scorpions devoured a small scorpion, thrusting its entire body into its mouth.
The best way to find excursions is to search online for the dates you will be in the area. Remember to wear closed-toed shoes and pants and bring black lights. While children adore such outings, make sure they are old enough to follow directions of the tour leader.
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