Scorpion Venom Meets Its Match

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first antivenom against scorpion toxin. Called Anascorp, the treatment was developed in Mexico and will cost more than $10,000 per patient. For small children, who are at greatest risk from the bites, Read More...

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Posted Aug 04 2011, 01:29 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog