Scorpion envenomation in pygmies from Democratic Republic of Congo, the example of Pelenge Center, Lomela, DRC

Biezakala Mudiandambu, EOdio Wobin, TKabele Ngiefu, CTati Kinkela, RMbanzulu Makola, K

In a survey among the pygmies of central Democratic Republic of Congo, the incidence of scorpion stings seemed very high with a severity greater than expected. Species responsible were not identified. Specific studies are needed to clarify the risk emerging in the equatorial African forest.

1. tetrodotoxin
2. ATPase and AchE enzymatic activities
3. Arothron hispidus
4. anticancer activity
5. bioassay