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Analysis of risk factors for acute kidney injury in children with severe wasp stings
BackgroundAcute kidney injury (AKI) is common in children with sepsis, chronic kidney disease, poisoning or other conditions. Wasp stings are...
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Clinical manifestations of wasp stings: a case report and a review of literature
BackgroundWasp stinging, a neglected tropical entity can have a myriad of local and systemic effects. We present a case of multi-organ injury...
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Membranous nephropathy after multiple Hymenoptera stings: a case report
An association between Hymenoptera (bee and wasp) stings and nephrotic syndrome has been rarely reported. We report a case of nephrotic syndrome...
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Part I: Insect stings and bites—Beyond the realm of bee and wasp allergies
BackgroundInsects are a very diverse group of animals and valuable members of any ecosystem. Allergies to bees and wasps (order: Hymenoptera) are...
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Renal Tubular Acidosis Following Wasp Sting: a Case Report
Wasp stings are not uncommon, particularly in the warmer climates, as people tend to spend longer times outside. A 49-year-old healthy gentleman had...
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Evaluation on treatment of sustained low-efficiency hemodialysis against patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome following wasp stings
BackgroundTo evaluate the treatment of sustained low-efficiency hemodialysis (SLED) against patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)...
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Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Patients with Anaphylaxis To Fire Ant Venom (Solenopsis sp.) Under Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
Anaphylaxis to fire ant venom ( Solenopsis sp.) is a significant cause of systemic allergic reactions caused by Hymenoptera stings in children. There...
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Entomophagy and entomo-therapeutic practices in a mountainous territory in southeast Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
BackgroundAlthough China has a long history of using insects as food and medicine and has developed numerous associated knowledge and practices,...
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Anaphylactic reactions in the build-up phase of rush immunotherapy for bee venom allergy in pediatric patients: a single-center experience
BackgroundAnaphylaxis occurs in up to 3.5% of hymenoptera stings and can be a life-threatening emergency. Venom immunotherapy (VIT) provides...
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Diagnosis of Apis dorsata venom allergy: use of recombinant allergens of Apis mellifera and a passive basophil activation test
BackgroundAllergy to Apis dorsata (Giant Asian Honeybee) venom is the commonest insect allergy in Sri Lanka and South East Asia. However, laboratory...
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Risk factors for severe systemic sting reactions in wasp (Vespula spp.) and honeybee (Apis mellifera) venom allergic patients
BackgroundHymenoptera stings are a major cause of anaphylaxis. Various risk factors are discussed in literature. This study aims to investigate...
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The role of molecular diagnosis in anaphylactic patients with dual or triple-sensitization to Hymenoptera venoms
BackgroundThe poly-sensitization to Hymenoptera venom makes it difficult to select genuine allergens for immunotherapy and increases patients’ costs....
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Updates and Recent Advances on Venom Immunotherapy
Purpose of ReviewVenom immunotherapy has been utilized to treat Hymenoptera venom allergy since the 1920s. Over the last century, significant...
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Corneal ulceration following periocular scorpion sting: a case report
BackgroundScorpion envenomation, a prevalent medical emergency in rural areas, demands immediate attention due to its potential severity. While...
