Title: A Fatal Case of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation after Multiple Wasp Sting (Chilli red wasp/Kathandu) – Case Report
Authors: Dr Pradeep Sathya.K, Prof. Dr S.Sudharsan.M.D., Dr R.Aswinth M.D.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i10.138
Abstract
Toxic effects due to Hymenoptera venoms are not usually seen in man unless there have been many, usually hundreds of stings. Anaphylactic reactions are a commoner cause of death. Intravascular haemolysis, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure as toxic effects of hymenoptera bites are known. DIC in wasp sting is rare. A case of DIC following multiple wasp stings, is reported below
Keywords: Multiple wasp stings, Disseminated intravascular coagulation.
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