Disseminated intravascular coagulation after multiple honeybee stings

Honeybee venom contains apitoxin which can cause anaphylaxis, cardiovascular collapse and death. Disseminated intravascular coagulation is rare following honeybee stings. We describe the case of a farmer who developed this complication.

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Published inThe National medical journal of India Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 141 - 143
Main Authors V, Dharma Rao, Bodepudi, Sravan Kumar, Krishna, Murali
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India 01.05.2014
Subjects
Adult
Animals
Bees
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - etiology
Fatal Outcome
Humans
India
Insect Bites and Stings - complications
Male
India
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Summary:Honeybee venom contains apitoxin which can cause anaphylaxis, cardiovascular collapse and death. Disseminated intravascular coagulation is rare following honeybee stings. We describe the case of a farmer who developed this complication.
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ISSN:0970-258X