1,924 results match your criteria: "Bee Stings"
Corneal bee sting injury: a clinical conundrum.
BMJ Case Rep
December 2024
Shantilal Shanghvi Cornea Institute (SSCI), L V Prasad Eye Institute(LVPEI), Kode Venkatadri Chowdary(KVC) Campus, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
This study outlines the clinical features and comprehensive management of three cases of corneal injury by a bee sting. The stinger removal was attempted, and in two cases, the stinger was successfully removed. In one case, a portion of the stinger broke and was left in situ without inciting any further inflammation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTask and Timing Effects in Argument Role Sensitivity: Evidence From Production, EEG, and Computational Modeling.
Cogn Sci
December 2024
Faculty of Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics, University of Oxford.
Comprehenders generate expectations about upcoming lexical items in language processing using various types of contextual information. However, a number of studies have shown that argument roles do not impact neural and behavioral prediction measures. Despite these robust findings, some prior studies have suggested that lexical prediction might be sensitive to argument roles in production tasks such as the cloze task or in comprehension tasks when additional time is available for prediction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAfricanized honeybee venom ( promotes human complement activation split products storm.
Front Immunol
November 2024
Immunochemistry Laboratory, Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
Activation of mouse skin mast cells and cutaneous afferent C-fiber subtypes by bee venom.
Neurosci Lett
January 2025
Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 5501 Hopkins Bayview Cir, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA. Electronic address:
In mammals, many Hymenopteran stings are characterized by pain, redness, and swelling - three manifestations consistent with nociceptive nerve fiber activation. The effect of a Western honeybee (Apis mellifera) venom on the activation of sensory C-fibers in mouse skin was studied using an innervated isolated mouse skin preparation that allows for intra-arterial delivery of chemicals to the nerve terminals in the skin. Our data show that honeybee venom stimulated mouse cutaneous nociceptive-like C-fibers, with an intensity (action potential discharge frequency) similar to that seen with a maximally-effective concentration of capsaicin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComparative Assessment of the Allergenicity of Hyaluronidases from (Pol d 2), (Ves v 2), and Venom (Api m 2).
Toxins (Basel)
November 2024
Center of Allergy and Environment (ZAUM), Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health & Helmholtz Munich, German Research Center for Environmental Health, 85764 Munich, Germany.
Article Synopsis
- * Key allergens evaluated include hyaluronidases from honey bee (Api m 2), European paper wasp (Pol d 2), and yellow jackets (Ves v 2.0101 and Ves v 2.0201), with sensitization rates among patients varying significantly.
- * Results show that individuals primarily sensitized to Api m 2 have minimal cross-reactivity with other venoms, while those sensitized to other allergens may react to Api m 2, emphasizing the importance of identifying the primary allergen for effective
Late presentation of polyserositis following single honey bee sting: A case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2024
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tehran, Iran.
Introduction And Importance: The severity of a bee sting reaction can vary. There are two kinds of responses: local and systemic. The systemic manifestations are rare, especially polyserositis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImpact of environmental factors on Apis dorsata (giant Asian honeybee) venom in Bandarawela, Sri Lanka.
Toxicon
December 2024
Department of Immunology, Medical Research Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Apis dorsata stings are amongst the most frequent insect-stings in Sri Lanka. A. dorsata venom consists of a mixture of components including PLA, melittin, hyaluronidase and apamin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCase Report: Multidisciplinary management of a patient with indolent systemic mastocytosis and refractory symptoms.
Front Allergy
October 2024
Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States.
Article Synopsis
Clinical and pathological findings of Africanized bee (Apis mellifera) envenomation in horses.
Toxicon
November 2024
São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, Botucatu, Brazil. Electronic address:
Africanized crossbred bees (Apis mellifera) originated in Brazil in 1957, and since then, the number of accidents involving humans and animals has significantly increased. Although they are considered clinical emergencies, there are few reports describing the clinical and pathological aspects of bee envenomation in horses. In this context, this report aims to describe the clinical and pathological features of bee toxicity after massive bee envenomation in three horses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClinical complications in envenoming by honeybee stings: insights into mechanisms, diagnosis, and pharmacological interventions.
Front Immunol
October 2024
Graduate Program in Tropical Diseases, Botucatu Medical School (FMB), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
- Honeybee stings can lead to various health issues, from mild local reactions to serious systemic effects, highlighting it as a public health concern.
- The review discusses the mechanisms of envenoming, different clinical presentations, and the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
- It also evaluates new diagnostic technologies and treatment strategies to enhance patient care and outcomes for those affected by honeybee stings.*
A Sting in the Tale: Spurious Erythrocytosis Following Bee Stings Mimicking Gaisböck's Syndrome.
Cureus
August 2024
Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Article Synopsis
- Bee stings can be dangerous and sometimes lead to serious reactions like angioedema, which is swelling caused by bee venom.
- Getting stung multiple times can cause conditions like toxic shock syndrome, while a single sting can lead to rashes or even anaphylaxis, which is a severe allergic reaction.
- The report also mentions a man who got stung by bees and developed a rare condition called Gaisböck's syndrome, but he got treated and felt better afterward.
Identification of alarm pheromone components of the southern giant Asian hornet, Vespa soror, a major pest of honey bees.
Insect Sci
September 2024
CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Forest Ecology, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China.
Article Synopsis
- * Our research identified five key compounds in the sting venom of V. soror, which act as alarm pheromones that trigger defensive reactions in both hornets and honey bees.
- * The study raises intriguing questions about the potential manipulation of bee behavior by V. soror, suggesting a complex evolutionary arms race involving alarm cues and defensive strategies.
Bites and Stings: Exotic Causes of Stroke in Asia.
Cerebrovasc Dis Extra
October 2024
Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama, Sri Lanka.
Article Synopsis
- There are some rare causes of strokes in Asia that aren't usually seen in Western countries, like snakebites, scorpion stings, and bee or wasp stings.
- These incidents can mostly happen to young men and have serious effects on their health and families, often leading to death or disabilities.
- More research is needed to understand how these stings and bites cause strokes and to find better ways to treat them.
Multiple Bee Stings and Acute Kidney Injury: A Case Report.
Cureus
August 2024
Department of Medicine, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, IND.
Article Synopsis
- Acute kidney injury (AKI) can occur after multiple honey bee stings, typically showing symptoms 24-48 hours later, with severity linked to the number of stings.
- The venom from bee stings can harm the kidneys either directly or indirectly, potentially leading to toxic and ischemic damage, and some patients may need dialysis.
- Quick emergency treatment is critical for patients with multiple stings to prevent serious reactions like anaphylaxis; recovery of kidney function can take anywhere from 4 to 120 days.
[Research Progress in Detection of Bee Venom Allergens].
Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao
August 2024
Department of Allergy, PUMC Hospital,CAMS and PUMC,Beijing 100730,China.
Article Synopsis
- Some people are allergic to stings from certain insects like bees, which can be very dangerous for them.
- In China, it's hard for doctors to figure out which insect is causing the allergy because the tools they have aren’t very accurate.
- Scientists are working on new ways to identify bee venom allergens, which will help doctors give better treatment to those who are allergic.
Venom immunotherapy in clinical practice: comparison of two ultra-rush protocols.
Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol
September 2024
Allergy and Clinical Immunology Department, São João Local Health Unit, Porto, Portugal.
Article Synopsis
- Ultra-rush venom immunotherapy is a quick way to help people avoid bad reactions to bee or wasp stings, and it has been shown to be safe and effective.
- In a study with 110 patients who were treated from 2008 to 2021, almost all completed the therapy, and many did not have any bad reactions.
- Younger people, beekeepers, and those treated for bee stings had more reactions, but starting with a low dose of 1 µg was found to be safe and could save time.
Diagnostic measures in patients with severe insect sting reactions and elevated baseline serum tryptase levels.
Allergol Select
August 2024
Department of Dermatology and Allergy, LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany.
Article Synopsis
- * All patients had elevated bST levels (ranging from 15.5 to 23.2 µg/L) but no evidence of mastocytosis in the skin, leading to further tests that identified hereditary α-hypertryptasemia in 2 patients and a D816V mutation in 1 patient.
- * The findings highlight the importance of investigating elevated bST levels through minimally invasive tests, as they can reveal underlying conditions and inform treatment decisions for patients with insect venom allergies.
Risk Factors for Severe Sting Reactions and Side Effects During Venom Immunotherapy.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract
August 2024
University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases, Golnik, Slovenia; Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Article Synopsis
- Understanding what makes some people have serious allergic reactions to stings is important for helping them and their families.
- Some known factors that increase the risk include certain medical conditions, age, and how quickly symptoms appear after a sting.
- Treatment called venom immunotherapy (VIT) can help prevent these reactions, but it may have some side effects, especially in people getting treated for bee stings.
Characterization of Antibiofilm and Antimicrobial Effects of Stingless Bee Honey Compared to Stinging Bee and Honeys.
J Evid Based Integr Med
August 2024
Department of Biological Sciences, Mutah University, Karak, Jordan.
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how well different types of tropical honey, especially Malaysian stingless bee honey, fight germs and prevent biofilm formation, compared to regular bee honey from Jordan.
- Researchers tested seven types of germs, including five bacteria and two fungi, and found that the Malaysian honey worked effectively against them all.
- The results showed that Malaysian honey not only stopped the germs from growing but also broke down existing biofilms, making it a strong candidate for use in fighting infections in the medical field.
Harnessing the power of bee venom for therapeutic and regenerative medical applications: an updated review.
Front Pharmacol
July 2024
Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh, Egypt.
Article Synopsis
- Honeybees help us in many ways, not just by making honey; their sting can actually lead to useful medicine due to the special stuff in their venom.
- Bee venom contains proteins and other molecules that might help treat diseases like cancer and even help heal wounds.
- This review looks closely at bee venom's makeup, how it can be used safely, and also talks about its traditional uses and benefits for animals, giving a full picture of its potential in medicine.
The role of basophil activation test in venom ımmunotherapy: comparative evaluation with specific IgE and skin prick tests, ınnovative approaches.
Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol
July 2024
Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.
Article Synopsis
- Scientists are studying how to better diagnose allergies to insect stings, especially bee and wasp stings, using different tests like skin tests and blood tests.
- They found that a test called the basophil activation test (BAT) is really good at identifying who is allergic, being very accurate compared to other tests.
- In their study with 43 patients, BAT was more effective in predicting severe reactions to bee stings than the skin prick test, helping doctors make better treatment decisions.
Evidence-based data support strategies for the prevention of Hymenoptera venom anaphylaxis.
Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol
October 2024
Division of Allergy, Department of Pulmonology, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, University Hospital of Montpellier, Montpellier.
Article Synopsis
- This review focuses on identifying individuals at risk for Hymenoptera venom-induced anaphylaxis (HVA), aiming to improve preventative strategies through different perspectives like epidemiology and therapeutics.
- HVA is a major cause of anaphylaxis with significant emergency admissions, often underestimated in terms of mortality due to lack of recognition and witnesses, highlighting the importance of targeting risk factors for better outcomes.
- The study emphasizes the need for personalized management approaches for HVA, noting that factors such as elevated basal serum tryptase and specific cardiovascular conditions can worsen reactions, while also acknowledging the challenges in obtaining consistent epidemiological data.
Bee Sting Injuries in Thailand's High Apicultural Area: Outcome, Risk and Treatment Patterns.
Risk Manag Healthc Policy
July 2024
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
Article Synopsis
- - The study looked at serious reactions from bee stings in people treated at a hospital in Thailand over four years, finding a lot of cases because the area has many beekeepers.
- - Researchers found that many bee stings happened outside homes, mostly on the head or limbs, with about 44% of people having severe reactions like anaphylaxis, but no one died.
- - Young kids and getting stung on arms or legs were safer, while having more than ten stings and getting help quickly were big risks for bad reactions.
Bee morphology: A skeletomuscular anatomy of Thyreus (Hymenoptera: Apidae).
J Morphol
August 2024
Institut für Zoologie und Evolutionsforschung, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Jena, Germany.
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the muscular system of the cuckoo bee Thyreus albomaculatus, utilizing advanced digital imaging techniques like microcomputed tomography to create a detailed 3D atlas of its skeletomuscular anatomy.
- It documents 199 specific muscles and updates interpretations of complex anatomical features such as the maxillolabial complex and the cephalic endoskeleton, as well as refuting certain existing hypotheses about bee anatomy.
- The research identifies previously undocumented metasomal muscle groups, enhances understanding of bee musculature, and critiques the limitations of established terminologies, thereby providing valuable insights into bee morphology.
Ab initio MO study on direct production of HO, NO and CO from the respective CHOO "Bee-sting-like" attack at H, N and CO.
J Mol Model
July 2024
Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how CHOO interacts with H, N, and CO to form HO, NO, and CO through a unique "bee-sting-like" mechanism involving the terminal O atom of CHOO.
- Different attack methods are used in these reactions: side-on for H and CO, and end-on for N, with varying energy barriers (19.4, 13.1, and 25.3 kcal/mol).
- Computational methods were employed using Gaussian 16 software to evaluate geometry and reaction heats, concluding that the formation heat of CHOO is approximately 27.5 kcal/mol, consistent with recent findings.