Successful management of third-trimester scorpion envenomation ( <i>Parabuthus maximus</i> ) in a resource-limited setting: A case report
This case illustrates that scorpion envenomation in late pregnancy poses a dual threat to both maternal and fetal well-being. Prompt recognition, continuous fetal monitoring, and the very early administration of antivenom-buttressed by multidisciplinary care-can avert catastrophic outcomes. This case provides supporting evidence that antivenom can be safe and effective during the third trimester, even in resource-constrained environments. Public education on safe first aid, including bringing the scorpion for identification, is essential.
Authors
- Felix Pius Omullo
Institutions
- Fresenius Medical Care (Germany) (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Clinical Cases
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v14.i2.114762
- Primary Topic
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00