Multiple hornet stings with features of Reye's syndrome

Zvi Weizman; Huda Mussafi; Jacob S. Ishay; Yigal Shvil; Kalman Goitein; Nelly Livni; Richard J. Deckelbaum

doi:10.1016/0016-5085(85)90662-6

Multiple hornet stings with features of Reye's syndrome

Zvi Weizman, Huda Mussafi, Jacob S. Ishay, Yigal Shvil, Kalman Goitein, Nelly Livni, Richard J. Deckelbaum

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Abstract

Hornet's venom is known to possess a variety of toxic effects. A 19-mo-old girl who developed a Reye-like syndrome following multiple stings by the Oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis) is described. She presented with encephalopathy associated with hepatomegaly, elevated transaminase levels, low prothrombin time, and hyperammonemia. Liver biopsy demonstrated microvesicular fatty infiltration and diffuse mitochondrial changes. Additional features were acute renal tubular necrosis and massive hemolysis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1407-1410
Number of pages	4
Journal	Gastroenterology
Volume	89
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0016-5085(85)90662-6
State	Published - 1 Jan 1985
Externally published	Yes

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