International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine

SCOPUS
  • Year: 2007
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 2

Bee sting induced fatal anaphylaxis – A case report

  • Author:
  • Manish Kumath, Adarsh Kumar
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 40 to 43

Abstract

The venomous creatures are always capable of causing lethal injuries. Unlike most other allergies, insect allergy can cause a life-threatening disruption to breathing and circulatory systems called anaphylactic shock. A 45 years old man died due to attack by swarm of bees. Autopsy findings revealed the anaphylactic reaction. The autopsy finding along with recent developments in diagnosing and managing the anaphylactic shock with a brief review of literature is being discussed.

Keywords

Anaphylaxis, bee, sting, IgE