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- There is an increasing number of accidents involving Africanized honey bees, known for their aggressive behavior and tendency to sting multiple times.
- The stings can lead to severe health issues such as skin necrosis, rhabdomyolysis, and renal failure, while anaphylactic reactions are more common and treated with established protocols.
- A case study of a 3-year-old child is presented to guide healthcare professionals on appropriate treatment strategies following incidents of multiple bee stings.
Article Abstract
Accidents related to Africanized honey bees are growing globally and are associated with multiple stings owing to the aggressive behavior of this species. The massive inoculation of venom causes skin necrosis and rhabdomyolysis leading to renal failure. Anaphylactic manifestations are more common and are treated using well-defined treatment protocols. However, bee venom-induced toxic reactions may be serious and require a different approach. We report the case of a 3-year-old child, which would help clinicians to focus on the treatment approach required after an incident involving multiple bee stings.
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