Scorpion sting

Scorpion sting
Classification and external resources
Specialty
ICD-10	T63.2, X22
ICD-9-CM	E905.2
Patient UK	Scorpion sting

Scorpion stings are a cutaneous condition caused by the stinging of scorpions, usually resulting in pain, paresthesia, and variable swelling. The anatomical part of the scorpion that delivers the sting is called a "telson".

Most scorpion stings vary from small swelling to medically significant lesions in severity, with only a few able to cause severe allergic, neurotic or necrotic reactions. Only two species of scorpions can inflict stings which result in death of normal healthy humans: the Israeli deathstalker (Leiurus quinquestriatus) and the Brazilian yellow scorpion (Tityus serrulatus). Antivenom exists for both species' stings.

See also

• Scorpion venom
• Arachnidism
• Grain itch
• Skin lesion
• List of cutaneous conditions