ALLERGIC REACTIONS CAUSED BY VENOM OF HYMENOPTEROUS STINGING INSECTS AND THE ROLE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS | ||
| Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology | ||
| Article 21, Volume 45, Issue 2, August 2015, Pages 403-412 PDF (5.44 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jesp.2015.89945 | ||
| Authors | ||
| RAAFAT ZAHER ABDELRAHMAN1; HANAA MAHMOUD MOHAMAD2; AYMAN T. A. MORSY3; TOSSON A. MORSY4 | ||
| 1Consultant of Microbiology and Immunology, Military Medical Academy, Egypt. | ||
| 2Consultant of Microbiology and Nursing Specialist, Military Medical Academy, Egypt. | ||
| 3Consultant of Tropical Medicine, The Ministry of Interior Hospitals, Egypt. | ||
| 4Consultant of Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The Hymenoptera are the third largest order of insects, comprising the sawflies, wasps, bees and ants. Worldwide, over 150,000 species are recognized, with many more remaining to be described. The name refers to the wings of the insects, but the original derivation is ambiguous. The Ancient Greek ὑμήν (hymen) for membrane provides a plausible etymology for the term because these insects have membranous wings. However, a key characteristic of this order is that the hind wings are connected to the fore wings by a series of hooks called hamuli. Thus, another plausible etymology involves, Hymen, the Ancient Greek god of marriage, as these insects have "married wings" in flight. Stinging insects and the medical risk associated with their venoms are complex topics, and presentation of information pertaining to them requires the use of technical terms. The most common reactions to these stings are transient pain and redness at the site lasting a few hours (local reaction), and exaggerated swelling lasting a few days (large local reaction). The most dangerous immediate reaction is anaphylaxis, which is potentially fatal. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Hymenoptera insects; Sting venom; Clinical pictures; Management; Infection control | ||
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