Wasp sting : an unusual fatal outcome

Wasp stings are not uncommon especially in populations living in proximity of forested areas all over the world. Local manifestations following stings are common and un­usually life threatening anaphylaxis may occur, requiring prompt treatment. Multi organ failure and acute renal failure following w...

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Published in:Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation 2008-11, Vol.19 (6), p.969-972
Main Authors: George, Pratish, Pawar, Basant, Calton, Nalini, Mathew, Pradeep
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Kidney Injury - etiology
Acute renal failure
Animals
Bites and stings
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - etiology
Fatal Outcome
Hemolysis
Humans
Insect Bites and Stings - complications
Kidney Glomerulus - blood supply
Male
Thrombosis - etiology
Thrombotic microangiopathy
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Venom
Wasp sting
Wasps
Young Adult
الأمراض
الدبابير
الفشل الكلوي
الكلى
اللدغات
المرضى
المضاعفات
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Summary:Wasp stings are not uncommon especially in populations living in proximity of forested areas all over the world. Local manifestations following stings are common and un­usually life threatening anaphylaxis may occur, requiring prompt treatment. Multi organ failure and acute renal failure following wasp stings are rare and histological evaluation suggest acute tubular necrosis secondary to hemolysis, rhabdomyolysis and direct venom toxicity. A rare com­plication of a patient following multiple wasp stings with disseminated intravascular coagulation, acute renal failure and thrombotic microangiopathy is presented.
ISSN:1319-2442
2320-3838