In the city of Aswan, located in the south of Egypt, three people died from an invasion of scorpions that flooded the streets and houses after a violent storm. About 450 people were injured from the bites.
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Heavy rains regularly wash scorpions out into the streets, and sometimes even snakes.
Additional doses of antivenom were provided to medical centers in villages near mountains and deserts. At the same time, doctors who vaccinate against coronavirus are now also forced to treat scorpion bites.
Residents are urged not to leave their homes and to avoid places with a lot of plantings.
It is noted that scorpion bites do not pose a threat to life, however, children and the elderly can face serious complications. About 30 of the 1,500 species of scorpions produce venom that can kill humans.
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