Evaluation of scorpion sting incidence in Turkey

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 128-140

  Ozkan, Ozcan ^a   Uzun, R ^a   Adiguzel, S ^a   Cesaretli, Y ^a   Ertek, M ^a  

^a Refik Saydam Hygiene Center   (Turkey)

Author keywords

Epidemiology; Scorpion sting; Turkey

Indexed keywords

ANDROCTONUS CRASSICAUDA; BUTHIDAE; HEXAPODA; LEIURUS QUINQUESTRIATUS; MESOBUTHUS GIBBOSUS; SCORPIONES;

EID: 41749092995     PISSN: 16789199     EISSN: 16789199     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1590/S1678-91992008000100010     Document Type: Article

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