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Stroke in Bee Sting: An Uncommon Complication of a Common Sting

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Bee stings, typically cause symptoms ranging from local allergic reactions to severe anaphylaxis, can also lead to neurological complications, including stroke. Here, we present a case of a middle-aged woman, with no known comorbidities, who initially experienced pain, facial swelling, and hypotension after being stung by multiple bees and later developed weakness in the right upper and lower limbs, slurred speech, and drowsiness. Neurological examination revealed right-sided hemiplegia and a left gaze preference with global aphasia. Magnetic resonance imaging showed multifocal acute infarcts with hemorrhagic foci in the left cerebral hemisphere. The patient was treated with antiplatelet agents and statins. The patient showed significant improvement, highlighting the need for prompt recognition and treatment of stroke as a rare complication of bee stings.

Source: APIK Journal of Internal Medicine

DOI: 10.4103/ajim.ajim_87_24

Authors: Sahiti Priyanka Alla, M. Suresh Babu, L. S. Adarsh, B. S. Swathi

Institution: JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409964894

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