Results 21 to 30 of about 2,888 (268)
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
doaj +1 more source
Allergy to stings and bites from rare or locally important arthropods: Worldwide distribution, available diagnostics and treatment [PDF]
, 2023 Insect venom allergy is the most frequent cause of anaphylaxis in Europe and possibly worldwide. The majority of systemic allergic reactions after insect stings are caused by Hymenoptera, and among these, vespid genera induce most of the systemic sting ...
Luisa Ricciardi +32 more
core +1 more source
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
doaj +2 more sources
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 ...
doaj +2 more sources
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
doaj +1 more source
, 2013 Introduction Venomous bites and stings are a serious medical, social and economic problem in many parts of the world, especially in tropical countries of Africa, South America, South East Asia and Middle East.
AZZOLINI E. +4 more
core +2 more sources
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
doaj +1 more source
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
doaj +1 more source
Reasons for Declining Venom Immunotherapy
Acta Médica Portuguesa, 2018 Introduction: Hymenoptera venom allergy is associated with significant morbidity and deterioration in health-related quality of life, and risk of fatal systemic reactions.
Leonor Carneiro-Leão +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Eosinophilic Cellulitis After Honeybee Sting
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2009 Stings by honeybees are not uncommon and most cases cause pain but no significant medical problems. Some patients, however, have lethal complications such as acute anaphylactic shock.
Hsing-Lin Lin +4 more
doaj +1 more source