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Myocardial infarction following bee sting.
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|April 11, 2015
Summary
Bee stings can cause severe reactions, including Kounis syndrome (allergic myocardial infarction). This case highlights a 60-year-old man experiencing myocardial infarction following multiple bee stings.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Toxicology
- Allergy
Background:
- Bee stings are a common global health concern.
- While local reactions are frequent, systemic effects like organ failure and neurological issues can occur.
- Kounis syndrome, characterized by acute coronary syndromes, is a rare but serious complication of hymenoptera stings.
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