Acute kidney injury and acute interstitial nephritis due to scorpion sting: a case report
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Scorpion poisoning is reported in different countries in South America, especially in Mexico, where it has become a public health issue. In Colombia this type of accident is not mandatory to report, therefore, there is underreporting of cases. Accidents caused by these poisonous animals are mainly associated with local manifestations and, in cases of moderate to severe severity, to cardiovascular and neurological problems. Nevertheless, it is important to recognize other manifestations which, despite being reported less frequently, are associated with high morbidity such as pancreatitis and renal alterations, among which is nephritis. The case of a 46-year-old male patient is reported, who had an accident due to Tytus and presented interstitial nephritis. This is the first report of this complication in Colombia, and based on this, the main objective is to highlight the importance of prompt identification and treatment by health personnel, in order to reduce morbidity and mortality in these patients.
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