Bee sting envenomation severe cases in Manaus, Brazilian Amazon: clinical characteristics and immune markers of case reports
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 54: e20200319, 2021. graf
Artigo
em Inglês
| Sec. Est. Saúde SP, Coleciona SUS, LILACS
| ID: biblio-1143888
Biblioteca responsável:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Bee venom is a natural toxin composed of several peptides. Massive envenoming causes severe local and systemic reactions. We report two cases of severe bee envenomation, of which one was fatal. We also describe clinical characteristics and immune markers. Both victims suffered from respiratory distress, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, and shock. They required invasive mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drugs, and renal replacement therapy. Moreover, serum levels of chemokines, cytokines, and cell-free circulating nucleic acids demonstrated an intense inflammatory process. Massive envenoming produced systemic injury in the victims, with an uncontrolled inflammatory response, and a more significant chemotactic response in the fatal case.
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Coleções:
Bases de dados nacionais
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Brasil
Base de dados:
LILACS
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Sec. Est. Saúde SP
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Coleciona SUS
Assunto principal:
Rabdomiólise
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Venenos de Abelha
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Mordeduras e Picadas de Insetos
Limite:
Animais
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade do Estado do Amazonas/BR