We read with interest the article by Turgut et al,
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who compared IV paracetamol, dexketoprofen trometamol, and topical lidocaine for
pain relief in patients with scorpion stings. We applaud the authors for studying
various pain relief modalities for scorpion stings, an important public health issue.
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Published online: February 17, 2023
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