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Acute renal failure following multiple wasp stings
Nisha Bhatta1, Rupa Singh, Sanjib Sharma
1Department of Pediatrics, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Science, Dharan, Nepal. nishakesharybhatta@yahoo.com
Pediatric Nephrology (Berlin, Germany)
|October 14, 2005
Summary
Multiple wasp stings can cause acute renal failure in patients. Both individuals required dialysis but recovered kidney function within four weeks, highlighting a potential link between envenomation and kidney injury.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Toxicology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Wasp stings can lead to various systemic reactions.
- Acute renal failure is a rare but serious complication of envenomation.
Observation:
- Two patients presented with acute renal failure after multiple wasp stings.
- Both patients required temporary hemodialysis for kidney support.
Findings:
- Kidney biopsy revealed acute tubular necrosis and interstitial nephritis in one patient.
- Renal function recovered within four weeks for both patients, though one was lost to follow-up.
Implications:
- This case series suggests a direct nephrotoxic effect of wasp venom.
- Prompt recognition and supportive care, including dialysis, are crucial for managing wasp sting-induced acute kidney injury.