Death Caused by Honey Bee Stings: Case Report

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Toxicosis of Snake, Scorpion, Honeybee, Spider, and Wasp Venoms: Part 2

“…In the present study about 7.9 LD 50 of antivenom is required in children of 10 kg. The calculated LT 50 of 2.10 and 3.72 hr for child and adult human respectively, agree with the report indicating that honeybee venom from over 50 stings can kill within short period of time [86]. The fact that 200 stings could cause envenoming syndrome in adult with type 2 diabetes and prostate cancer [87] and non-diseased human [83] shows the newly derived formula may be used for determination of effective dose of honeybee antivenin for all the population segments.…”

Assessment of First Aid Applications That Present on Web Pages According to the Latest Guidelines

“…The inflammation due to bee stings is related to number of stings and individual's sensitivity [30]. Sudden deaths were reported due to bee stings in studies in Turkey [31]. A study has shown that just 36% of parents possess the knowledge that the stinger should be pulled out as soon as possible [32].…”

Bee stings envenomation: a case report

“…It depends on various factors like location and number of stings, history of previous allergic reactions, pre-existing coronary atherosclerosis. 5,9 We report a case of death due to Anaphylactic Shock consequent upon multiple bee sting envenomation.…”

“…After the sting, honeybee dies as part of its digestive tract, venom sac and stinger are eviscerated and left behind. 5 Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and a life-threatening acute hypersensitivity reaction. It is defined as a rapidly evolving, generalized, multi-system, allergic reaction which may prove fatal in absence of proper treatment due to respiratory collapse.…”