SCORPIO.
Scorpio (species various).
Animal Kingdom. Class,
Arachnida. Order, Scorpiodia.
Authorities.
1,
All. Hom. Zeit, 15, 63, symptoms quoted from the French; 2, Morisson, Gaz. des Hôp., 1863, No. 61,
from Bull. de Méd. de Norde de France, effects of sting; 3, Skelton, Observator Medico (of the City of
Mexico) Med. Record, 1877, 12, p. 370, effects of sting.►
The bitten part very much swollen,
with violent pains, lasting from one to three days, [1]. ► When an
individual has been stung the symptoms may be grouped in three distinct
periods; in the first there is heat and pain at the injured spot,
general sleepiness, frequent sneezing, restlessness, and slight
strabismus; in the second stage saliva is abundantly secreted, there is
meteorism, dilatation of the pupil, and pulse varying between 100 and
120; in the third stage there is trismus or tetanus; the first period
occurs soon after the sting, and lasts from a quarter of an hour to an
hour; the second a little more than fifteen minutes; and the third may
be prolonged to three days. Among the native Indians cases are very
frequent, and many of the children die; in all children under four years
of age the sting is usually fatal; between six and ten severe, but not
mortal, while adults never die. Many persons claim to have been stung
without experiencing any symptoms; this, in Dr. Puerte’s opinion, is
because the clothing has absorbed the virus, a fact he seems to have
proved experimentally. When the naked skin receives the virus symptoms
of poisoning are sure to follow, [3].
► Complete prostration so that the
patient could no longer go about, [1].
► Always acute pains and diminished
temperature of part bitten, [2].® 2000
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