Stroke due to bee sting

Neurologist. 2009 Jan;15(1):42-3. doi: 10.1097/NRL.0b013e31818c7251.

Abstract

Although bee stings can cause local reactions, neurovascular complications are rare. A 60-year-old man developed a focal neurologic deficit 2 hours after multiple bee stings, which was confirmed to be acute cerebral infarctions on magnetic resonance imaging scan.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bee Venoms / poisoning*
  • Bees*
  • Brain / pathology*
  • Cerebral Infarction / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Insect Bites and Stings / complications*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stroke / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Bee Venoms