1Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018, Karnataka, India
2Post Graduate, Department of Forensic Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018, Karnataka, India
3Curator, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore
*Corresponding Address Dr. K. Leena Pramod (PhD, PG dip in BE & ME, PG dip in Forensic Anthropology) Curator, Department of Forensic Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018, Karnataka, India, E mail: leens.pr73@yahoo.co.in, Mob. +91 9449366780
Online published on 22 January, 2018.
Wasps belonging to the family vespidae is one of the dangerous hymenopteran when disturbed in its habitat either accidently or purposely. Wasp stings are common, especially in populations living in vicinity to forested areas all over the world. Local signs following stings are common and generally life threatening anaphylaxis may occur, including Kounis syndrome requiring immediate treatment. This case report is of a 67 yr old woman bitten by a swarm of wasps leading to her death due to envenomation and related complications.
Wasp sting, hymenopteran, anaphylaxis, Kounis syndrome, envenomation
