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  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Wasp stings are common, particularly in developing nations, often causing local and systemic reactions.
  • Neurological complications following hymenopteran stings are infrequent but can be severe.

Observation:

  • A 40-year-old male experienced generalized tonic-clonic seizures and left hemiplegia 6 hours after numerous wasp stings.
  • Clinical presentation included local urticaria, redness, and itching, alongside severe neurological deficits.

Findings:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging revealed extensive infarcts in the anterior and middle cerebral artery territories.
  • Right internal carotid artery thrombosis was identified, correlating with the neurological deficits.
  • Echocardiogram showed severe left ventricular dysfunction, though no intracardiac thrombus was detected.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for rare, life-threatening neurological complications, such as stroke, following wasp stings.
  • Awareness of these unusual systemic reactions is critical for emergency medical professionals managing hymenopteran sting victims.
  • Early recognition and management of stroke and cardiac dysfunction post-sting are vital for patient outcomes.