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ArticleInternational journal of emergency medicine2015

Multi-organ dysfunction secondary to severe wasp envenomation.

Abraham M Ittyachen, Shanavas Abdulla, Rifzana Fathima Anwarsha, Bhavya S Kumar

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Article in International journal of emergency medicine, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Abraham M IttyachenMalankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College and Hospital, Ernakulam District, Kolenchery, Kerala State 682311 India.
Shanavas AbdullaMalankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College and Hospital, Ernakulam District, Kolenchery, Kerala State 682311 India.
Rifzana Fathima AnwarshaMalankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College and Hospital, Ernakulam District, Kolenchery, Kerala State 682311 India.
Bhavya S KumarMalankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College and Hospital, Ernakulam District, Kolenchery, Kerala State 682311 India.

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Abstract

Wasp sting is not an uncommon incident. Around 56% to 94% of the population is stung at least once in their lifetime by a member of the order Hymenoptera which includes wasps, bees, and ants. The response to a wasp sting may vary from mild local reaction to severe systemic and anaphylactic reactions. The clinical picture and mortality rate tend to be more severe in adults compared to children. We present a 32-year-old agricultural worker who was bitten by multiple wasps while on a coconut tree. In spite of the heavy load of venom due to the multiple bites, the patient did not develop anaphylaxis. However, a delayed reaction did occur within 48 h in the form of severe multi-organ dysfunction. There was significant improvement by around 2 weeks; but it took another 6 months for the serum creatinine to normalize. This case highlights the occupational risk of Hymenoptera envenomation, the life-threatening complications that may follow and which may even be delayed as was the case with this patient, and the value of emergency care and intensive management which can result in a favorable clinical outcome.

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AllergyMulti-organ dysfunctionWasp sting

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PMID25852776
PMCPMC4385238

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