Table 3.
Local and systemic signs and symptoms of patients envenomed by Tityus obscurus (Gervais, 1843) in two study areas of Pará state, Brazil
| Parameters* | Eastern (n = 34) | Western (n = 14) |
|---|---|---|
|
Local manifestations |
|
|
| Pain |
30 |
14 |
| Pain radiating |
2 |
9 |
| Paresthesia |
16 |
12 |
| Edema |
12 |
7 |
| Erythema |
14 |
5 |
| Sweating |
1 |
3 |
| Piloerection |
0 |
4 |
| Burning |
0 |
1 |
|
Systemic manifestations General: |
|
|
| Sweating |
2 |
5 |
| Headache |
1 |
0 |
| Agitation |
0 |
4 |
| Tremors |
0 |
5 |
| Prostration |
0 |
1 |
| Asthenia |
0 |
2 |
| Chills |
0 |
1 |
|
Gastrointestinal |
|
|
| Nausea |
3 |
4 |
| Abdominal cramps |
0 |
3 |
| Vomiting |
0 |
2 |
| Sialorrhea |
0 |
1 |
|
Cardiorespiratory |
|
|
| Hypertension |
0 |
1 |
| Tachypnea |
1 |
0 |
|
Ophthalmologic |
|
|
| Blurred vision |
1 |
5 |
| Conjunctival hyperemia |
0 |
4 |
| Photophobia |
0 |
1 |
|
Neurological |
|
|
| Somnolence |
1 |
4 |
| Dizziness |
3 |
0 |
| Confusion |
1 |
0 |
| Electric shock-like sensations |
0 |
7 |
| Myoclonus |
0 |
9 |
| Ataxia |
0 |
4 |
| Paresthesia |
0 |
5 |
| Dysarthria |
0 |
6 |
| Dysmetria |
0 |
3 |
| Fasciculation |
0 |
3 |
| Motor incoordination | 1 | 1 |
*Some patients had more than one sign or symptom of envenoming.