Scorpion Stings Profile in Haldia, Purba Midnapur

Scorpion stings are a common and serious medical problem worldwide and important cause of mortality and morbidity in tropical region. The present study was conducted in the emergency department of B.C. Roy Hospital Haldia to determine the incidence, other aspects of epidemiology and clinical manifestation of scorpion stings from April 2013 to November 2013. 36 cases were reported during that period. The victims of scorpion stings predominantly were male. Maximum no. of scorpion sting cases were between the age group of 31 to 40 yrs and of low socioeconomic status. Farmers’ were the most common victims (27.77%) belonging to rural areas.