Scorpion envenomation in pygmies from Democratic Republic of Congo, the example of Pelenge Center, Lomela, DRC

Biezakala Mudiandambu, E; Odio Wobin, T; Kabele Ngiefu, C; Tati Kinkela, R; Mbanzulu Makola, K

Biezakala Mudiandambu, E; Odio Wobin, T; Kabele Ngiefu, C; Tati Kinkela, R; Mbanzulu Makola, K.

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Biezakala Mudiandambu, E; University of Kinshasa Medical School Department of Tropical Medicine.
Odio Wobin, T; University of Kinshasa Medical School Department of Tropical Medicine.
Kabele Ngiefu, C; University of Kinshasa School of Sciences Department of Chemistry.
Tati Kinkela, R; University of Kinshasa School of Sciences Department of Chemistry.
Mbanzulu Makola, K; University of Kinshasa Medical School Department of Tropical Medicine.

J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis ; 18(4)2012.

Article em En | LILACS-Express | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1484519

Biblioteca responsável: BR68.1

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

In a survey among the pygmies of central Democratic Republic of Congo, the incidence of scorpion stings seemed very high with a severity greater than expected. Species responsible were not identified. Specific studies are needed to clarify the risk emerging in the equatorial African forest.

Palavras-chave

ATPase and AchE enzymatic activities; Anticancer activity; Arothron hispidus; Bioassay; Tetrodotoxin

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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: LILACS / VETINDEX Idioma: En Revista: J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis Ano de publicação: 2012 Tipo de documento: Article

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