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Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2020 Purpose: The main aim of this study is to estimate the economic burden and prevalence of bites and stings injuries in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted at King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) for all bites ...
Anas Khan +5 more
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Animal bites presenting to the emergency department: Spectrum, seasonal variation, and outcome
Journal of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, 2021 Context: Animal bites including insect, reptile, and mammalian bites are common presentations to the emergency department (ED). Although profile and outcome of individual bites are described in detail, the literature on comprehensive overall clinical ...
Kundavaram Paul Prabhakar Abhilash +1 more
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Beyond anaphylaxis: acute myocardial infarction with ischemic stroke after bee sting a case report
طب اورژانس ایران, 2023 Although Hymenoptera stings mostly present with benign local inflammation, they can also be fatal. The true incidence of fatal reactions is unknown as sudden deaths due to insect bites might be regarded as heart attacks or strokes.
Zainab Mehdi +3 more
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Dermoscopy as an auxiliary method in the diagnosis of social wasp (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) stings [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2014 We describe the case of a 32-year-old male patient that sought medical treatment complaining of severe pain in his second and third right-hand fingers. The symptoms had started two hours before. The hypotheses of spider bite, scorpion or insect sting and
Luiz Gustavo Martins da Silva +6 more
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International Journal of First Aid Education, 2021 Bites and stings can transmit diseases, cause wounds that can become infected, and in some cases, can cause an allergic reaction. Their prevalence across all parts of the world means that they are an important topic to cover in first aid education for ...
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Outbreak of tropical rat mite (Ornithonyssus bacoti) dermatitis in a home for disabled persons [PDF]
, 2007 Five mentally handicapped individuals living in a home for disabled persons in Southern Germany were seen in our outpatient department with pruritic, red papules predominantly located in groups on the upper extremities, neck, upper trunk and face.
Beck W +16 more
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Lattice fence and hedge barriers around an apiary increase honey bee flight height and decrease stings to people nearby [PDF]
, 2014 Urban beekeeping is becoming more popular in the UK. One of the challenges faced by urban beekeepers is finding a suitable apiary location. Honey bees are often perceived as a nuisance, mainly due to their stinging behaviour. Here, we experimentally test
ALTON K +6 more
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Bee sting after seizure and ischemic attack
Türk Nöroloji Dergisi, 2015 Insect bites, bee stings are the most frequently encountered. Often seen after bee stings usually only local allergic reactions. Sometimes with very serious clinical condition may also be confronted.
Aynur Yurtseven, Yahya Güvenç
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Do topical repellents divert mosquitoes within a community? Health equity implications of topical repellents as a mosquito bite prevention tool. [PDF]
, 2013 OBJECTIVES: Repellents do not kill mosquitoes--they simply reduce human-vector contact. Thus it is possible that individuals who do not use repellents but dwell close to repellent users experience more bites than otherwise.
DC Chavasse +22 more
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