A<unk>  is an injury caused by the stinger of a<unk>  resulting in the medical condition known as<unk> ism, which may vary in severity. The anatomical part of the<unk>  that delivers the sting is called a "telson". In typical cases,<unk> s usually result in pain, paresthesia, and variable swelling. In serious cases,<unk> s may involve the envenomation of humans by toxic<unk> s, which may result in extreme pain, seriousness illness, or even death depending on the toxicity of the venom. Most<unk> s range in severity from minor swelling to medically significant lesions, with only a few able to cause severe allergic, neurotic or necrotic reactions. However,<unk> s account for approximately 3,000 deaths a year worldwide. Two species of<unk> s can inflict stings which result in death of normal healthy humans: the Palestinian deathstalker (Leiurus quinquestriatus) and the Brazilian yellow<unk>  (Tityus serrulatus). Antivenom exists for both species' stings.<unk> s are seen all over the world but are predominantly seen in the tropical and subtropical areas. In the Western hemisphere, these areas include Mexico, northern South America and southeast Brazil. In the Eastern hemisphere, these regions include Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent.
Scorpion sting
Cigarette burns
Bee sting
Genocidal rape
Debulking
Needlestick injury
Penetrating trauma
Insect bites and stings