Local evidence of a sting may be minimal or absent in approximately 50% of cases of neurotoxic scorpion stings.
A macula or papule appears initially at the sting site, occurring within the first hour of the sting. If the lesion progresses to a purple plague that will necrosis and ulcerate.
Pain sensation at the sting site, followed by itch, erythema, local tissue swelling, and ascending hyperesthesia, that persists for several weeks, and is the last symptom to resolve before the victim recovers.
The diameter of the lesion is dependent on the quantity of venom injected.
The progression of lesion to a purple plaque that will necrosis and ulcerate.
The site is hypersensitive to touch and temperature.
Lymphangitis results from the transfer of the venom through the lymphatic vessels.
