Background: Scorpion stings cause a serious problem all over the globe. This study aimed
to trace the epidemiological profile of scorpion stings and some common clinical
symptoms in Dezful County.
Materials and Methods: Our work is an analytical cross-sectional study of scorpion stings
based on medical files of stung patients referred during 2007- 2008.
Results: During 2007-2008, 820 cases were registered. 59.9% of the cases were from rural
areas. The stings had the most frequency in spring months, particularly in June, when
yearly temperature was favorable.
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, scorpion sting envenomation is of clinical
importance in this area.