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Beyond anaphylaxis: acute myocardial infarction with ischemic stroke after bee sting a case report
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]
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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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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Bee sting after seizure and ischemic attack
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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Erythematous Skin Nodules in a Patient Living in Southern Africa: Pseudolymphoma
The differential diagnosis of long-lasting erythematous skin nodules in patients living in Africa is broad. We report a clinical case of a 65-year-old Caucasian male, living in a Southern African Country, presenting to our department with an eight ...
João Borges-Costa+3 more
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Transient Unexplained Shock in 30-Year-Old Trauma Patient
Shock as an inadequate tissue perfusion is one of the frequent causes of death in trauma patients. In this context, there are various reasons for hemodynamic instability and shock including hypovolemic (hemorrhagic), obstructive (cardiac tamponade ...
Farzad Rahmani+3 more
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Antiviral Potential of Melissa officinalis L.: A Literature Review
The use of synthetic drugs has increased in recent years; however, herbal medicine is yet more trusted among a huge population worldwide; This could be due to minimal side effects, affordable prices, and traditional beliefs.
Amirhossein Behzadi+16 more
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Angioneurotic edema: report of two cases
Pediatric angioedema exhibits a different cause and clinical manifestations than does adult angioedema. Unlike angioedema in adults, pediatric angioedema is caused mostly due to food, followed by insect bites, infection and antibiotics.
Chaitra T.R. Telgi+2 more
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Anaphylaxis: Five Years’ Experience in the Emergency Rooms of Five University Hospitals in Korea
Background: Anaphylaxis is an allergic disease that requires special handling due to its potential fatality. Recent epidemiological data indicate that the incidence of anaphylaxis is rising. However, actual data on the prevalence or causes of anaphylaxis
Bo Young Chung+6 more
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Unintentional Accidents in the 0-6 Age Group: Evidence from Turkey
Aim:This study aims to analyze the data of children in the 0-6 age group who were exposed to unintentional accidents through a data set representing Turkey.Materials and Methods:The variables used in the analysis were obtained from the “TurkStat Health ...
Ayhan Tabur
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