Effects of climate variables on the incidence of scorpion stings in Iran for five years

[摘要] Background: Although scorpionism is recorded worldwide, some regions such as Iran present a higher incidence. Due to the great prevalence of scorpion stings in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran, the present study examined the relationship between different climate parameters and the scorpion sting rate in this area from April 2010 to March 2015.

[学科分类] 药理学

[关键词] Scorpion stings;Climate factors;Scorpionism;Khuzestan province;Iran