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Acute renal failure and dermal necrosis due to bee stings: report of a case in a child.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2282653     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Although several cases of reactions to bee venom including acute renal failure have been reported, the literature from Africa is scanty and that concerning children virtually non-existent. We report a child who was stung by over 1,000 bees and developed acute renal failure and extensive scalp necrosis. The pathogenesis of these complications is discussed and the importance of their public awareness stressed.
Authors:
J K Tumwine; F K Nkrumah
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Central African journal of medicine     Volume:  36     ISSN:  0008-9176     ISO Abbreviation:  Cent Afr J Med     Publication Date:  1990 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-03-21     Completed Date:  1991-03-21     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372566     Medline TA:  Cent Afr J Med     Country:  ZIMBABWE    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  202-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Zimbabwe Medical School, Avondale, Harare.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Bees*
Child, Preschool
Edema / etiology*,  pathology,  surgery
Humans
Insect Bites and Stings / complications*
Kidney Failure, Acute / etiology*,  therapy
Male
Necrosis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Skin Diseases / etiology*,  pathology,  surgery
Skin Transplantation

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