Bee poison (Apitoxin poisoning, Apis venenum purum poisoning, Apis virus poisoning)

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Bee poison

Alternate Names : Apitoxin poisoning, Apis venenum purum poisoning, Apis virus poisoning

Definition

Bee poisoning is caused by a sting from a bee, wasp, or yellow jacket.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Poisonous Ingredient

Bee, wasp, and yellow jacket stings give off a substance called venom.

Where Found

Bees
Wasps
Yellow jackets

Symptoms & Signs

Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Swelling of throat *
Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal cramping
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Heart and blood vessels
- Severe decrease in blood pressure *
Lungs
- Difficulty breathing *
Skin
- Hives *
- Itching
- Swelling at site of sting
Whole Body
- Collapse *
- Pain at site of sting
- Swelling of the face and lips *

* These symptoms are due to an allergic reaction and not venom.

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Review Date : 10/4/2009
Reviewed By : Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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