First-ever treatment for Bark Scorpion Sting

First-ever treatment for Bark Scorpion Sting

We sometimes see bark scorpions here in Las Vegas. They come in on plants, mostly imported from Arizona. They can be scary. Today, though, the Food and Drug Administration approved Ana-scorp, the very first treatment specifically for a bite from a bark scorpion.

     Severe stings occur most frequently in infants and children.. But untreated cases can be fatal.

    Anascorp received priority review from the FDA because it's considered a rare-use or "orphan" drug.

 The news release from the FDA:

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm266611.htm

Information about bark scorpions:

http://www.birdandhike.com/Wildlife/Invert/Ph_Arthropoda/SubP_Chelicerata/Cl_Arachnida/O_Scorpiones/Scorp/_Scorp.htm