A Study of Clinical Profile of Systemic Anaphylaxis in Honey Bee Sting Reactions

Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 9

Abstract

The members of the Hymenoptera order are honey bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and ants which are frequently involved in accidental stings to human beings. Bee venom consists of a mixture of biologically active substances which cause localized and systemic anaphylactic reactions which may be fatal. Present study was conducted to study the clinical profile & incidence of systemic anaphylaxis in Honey bee sting reactions and to evaluate various factors affecting the incidence of systemic anaphylaxis. Total 50 patients (37 males & 13 females) were included in this study from different age groups. All patients were given conservative treatment with antihistaminics& were observed till discharge from the hospital. In this study we conclude that in Honey bee sting patients the incidence of systemic anaphylaxis is more in old age patients with history of previous allergy, severe previous sting reactions, having multiple stings and with late presentation to the hospital.

Authors and Affiliations

Anant A. Dawange, Abhijeet A. Adgaonkar, Shalaka A. Adgaonkar

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Anant A. Dawange, Abhijeet A. Adgaonkar, Shalaka A. Adgaonkar (2018). A Study of Clinical Profile of Systemic Anaphylaxis in Honey Bee Sting Reactions. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 6(9), 3629-3632. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-480220