Wasp Sting in Old Women : A Case Report and Review Literature

Abstract

          Wasp is a stinging insect which its toxin caused some complications in several organs or fatal effect for stung persons. The incidence of wasp stings occur mostly in rural than urban area. Although there were rare severe cases. The report and the review literature from this article could be beneficial for clinician to manipulate the severe cases. A case of 75 years old woman who was stung on almost the whole body by a large number of wasps. The first symptom on admission day was pain on the stung site, severe headache, dizziness, palpitation and near syncope. The patient was transferred to ICU after one day of admission due to dyspnea, peripheral cyanosis, and oliguria. The investigation showed decrease renal function and congestive heart failure. The treatment was supportive and symptomatic care. The patient recovered and was discharged after 24 days.