Bee stings an unusual cause of severe rhabdomyolysis: A case report and literature review
By: R. M. M. Seelarathna, M. Navakumaran and T. Kumanan
Abstract
Wasp and bee stings are common among the rural population of Sri Lanka. It is known to cause local reaction and rarely anaphylaxis. Bee sting associated rhabdomyolysis leading to acute kidney injury (AKI) is a rare complication and was not reported from Northern Sri Lanka.
This case report illustrates a patient who developed rhabdomyolysis following multiple bee stings and made a complete clinical recovery with prompt and optimal supportive care.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v32i2.107 | Journal eISSN: 2651-0200
Language: English
Page range: 42 - 43
Published on: Dec 31, 2020
Published by: The Jaffna Medical Association
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2020 R. M. M. Seelarathna, M. Navakumaran, T. Kumanan, published by The Jaffna Medical Association
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