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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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Management of Keeta damsha (~insect bite) based on Dhooshivisha chikitsa: A case report
Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports, 2023 The number of allergic reactions caused by arthropods varies from trivial bites and stings to severe systemic reactions and even death. The bite of certain insects if left untreated or if treated partially will lead to the manifestation of complications ...
Anjali Nandakumar
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Transient Unexplained Shock in 30-Year-Old Trauma Patient
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine, 2018 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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Erythematous Skin Nodules in a Patient Living in Southern Africa: Pseudolymphoma
Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia, 2020 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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Angioneurotic edema: report of two cases
Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2015 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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Plant-Based Insect Repellents: A Review Of Their Efficacy, Development and Testing. [PDF]
, 2011 Plant-based repellents have been used for generations in traditional practice as a personal protection measure against host-seeking mosquitoes. Knowledge on traditional repellent plants obtained through ethnobotanical studies is a valuable resource for ...
Maia, Marta Ferreira, Moore, Sarah J
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