Hematological and biochemical findings in scorpion stung children.

Scorpion sting is a common pediatric problem in the region of El Madina El Munawara, Saudi Arabia. The prevalent species are Leiurus quinquestriatus and Androctonus crassicauda. The biochemical and hematological profiles of 96 children admitted to the hospital during one year with scorpion stings were analyzed. No hematological problem was encountered. In some patients hypocalcemia was encountered but no other biochemical disturbance was confirmed.