Acute Coronary syndrome following honey bee sting: A series of 6 cases of "kounis syndrome" with literature review

Kounis syndrome (KS) refers to acute coronary syndrome secondary to a hypersensitivity reaction as a result of exposure to various allergens. Multiple bee stings as a cause of KS is rarely reported in the literature. Its diagnosis in allergic reactions is of utmost importance, as it leads to an enti...

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Published in:Journal of Indian College of Cardiology 2021-07, Vol.11 (3), p.98-103
Main Authors: Rao, Sachin, Basappa, Harsha, Raveesh, Hema, Hegde, Srinidhi, Manjunath, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
acute coronary syndrome
Allergens
Allergic reaction
Allergy
bee sting
Bites and stings
Clopidogrel
Complications and side effects
Coronary heart disease
Diagnosis
Honeybee
kounis syndrome
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Summary:Kounis syndrome (KS) refers to acute coronary syndrome secondary to a hypersensitivity reaction as a result of exposure to various allergens. Multiple bee stings as a cause of KS is rarely reported in the literature. Its diagnosis in allergic reactions is of utmost importance, as it leads to an entirely different line of management. We report a series of six cases who presented with the diagnosis of KS due to multiple bee stings.
ISSN:1561-8811
2213-3615
DOI:10.4103/JICC.JICC_34_20