Snake, scorpion bites, major causes of intoxication in Morocco

Snake and scorpion bites account for 25% of intoxication causes, followed by medicine, insecticides, says the poison-control center.

After snake and scorpion bites, medicine intoxication make up 18% of cases, insecticides (11%), carbon monoxide (5.5%), traditional medicine (2.5%) and other intoxication caused by domestic chemical products.

The figures were released during an exhibition held in Kenitra, 50 km north of Rabat, this July 4-6, part of an awareness campaign on intoxication held by the poison control center.