Bee Stings
Definition
Incidence
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
severe allergy
Home Care
itching
pain in adults
pain in children
warning signs
Underlying Cause
Incidence
Facts about bee, wasp, and hornet stings:
In the US, almost every person is stung by a bee, wasp or hornet during his or her lifetime.
About 10-20% of the population is stung each year.
About 300-500 of those who are stung die from a
severe allergic reaction
, called
anaphylaxis
.
Related Topics:
Allergic reactions
Bee sting allergy
Insect bites and stings
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Last Updated: Mar 14, 2008
References
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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