Overview
- Bee stings cause 80 to 90 deaths annually in Mexico, surpassing fatalities from both scorpion stings and snake bites.
- COFEPRIS has approved Inoserp, a new antivenom effective against bites from 74 snake species, with distribution expected soon.
- UNAM’s Institute of Biotechnology researchers have identified neurotoxic components in at least 14 viper species, driving updates to clinical diagnosis and care guidelines.
- Mexico leads the world with roughly 300,000 scorpion sting incidents each year, though only northern and central species present serious medical risks.
- Persistent underreporting and limited access to healthcare in rural areas continue to delay antivenom treatment and obscure the full scope of venomous animal injuries.