Mild reproductive effects of the Tityus bahiensis scorpion venom in rats

BackgroundScorpion envenoming is a public health problem in Brazil, whereTityus serrulatus and T. bahiensisare considered the most dangerous scorpions. They are well adapted to urbanized environments, and there is an increasing probability of human exposure to these venoms, including during pregnanc...

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Main Authors: Ana Leticia C Dorce, Valquiria AC Dorce, Ana Leonor A Nencioni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2014-02-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992014000200322&lng=en&tlng=en