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Scorpion Bites Definition
Common names:
  • Bitten by a Scorpion
  • Scorpion Bites
  • Scorpion Sting
  • Sting from a Scorpion
A person with a scorpion sting has been punctured by the tail of the scorpion, which contains venom. Images

Only 1 of 30 species of scorpions in the US carry venom that is dangerous to humans. Patients completely recover from non-poisonous scorpion stings. After early treatment with antivenin, most patients recover from poisonous scorpion stings.

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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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