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 |