Successful management of third-trimester scorpion envenomation (Parabuthus maximus) in a resource-limited setting: A case report

Figure 1 Photograph of the captured scorpion, identified as Parabuthus maximus, responsible for the envenomation. Note the robust metasoma (tail) and large pedipalps (pincers).

Figure 2 The sting site on the plantar right foot. A 6 cm area of erythema is visible. Note the application of a dark, pasty substance, a mixture of Kiwi shoe polish and Colgate toothpaste, applied as traditional first aid before seeking hospital care. This highlights a critical public health challenge in endemic regions.

Figure 3 Flow diagram illustrating the timeline of clinical events. CTG: Cardiotocography.