Scorpion antivenom results in prompt recovery from nerve poisoning
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 16:35
in Health & Medicine
Youngsters suffering severe nerve poisoning following a scorpion sting recover completely and quickly if a scorpion-specific antivenom is administered, according to a study conducted by researchers from The University of Arizona and reported in the May 14 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.
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