MODS and Enterobacter-related cellulitis following multiple wasp stings
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Skin infections following insect bites and stings are unusual. Apart from the local and systemic reactions that have been generally described, wasp stings also cause significant morbidity due to skin infections. We report the case of a 75-year-old lady with multiple wasp stings who developed rhabdomyolysis, renal failure, hepatitis, and cellulitis. During her hospital stay, the sites of wasp stings formed pustules and grew Enterobacter cloacae . She improved with antibiotics and multiple sessions of hemodialysis.
Authors and Affiliations
Stalin Viswanathan, Bhavith Remalayam, Vivekanandan Muthu, Jolly Anil
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- EP ID EP101065
- DOI 10.5455/ijmsph.2015.20032015246
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