Publication: Acute Kidney Injury Secondary to Rhabdomyolysis Due to Wasp Bite
Date
2023
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Wasp and bee bites have been well known to cause effects in the human body
ranging from minor local skin reactions to deadly anaphylactic reactions. They have
also been known to disrupt kidney functions or cause liver injury. The kidney injury
associated with wasp bite is a well-known phenomenon, but it is still very rare. We
report a case of a 74-year-old man who developed rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney
injury, three days after he was bitten by wasp. His symptoms improved after nine
days of hospital admission, where he received fluid resuscitation and hemodialysis
sessions. This report aims to educate clinicians about the diverse effects of wasp
bite for timely diagnosis and management.
KEY WORDS
Acute kidney injury, Rhabdomyolysis, Wasp bite
Description
Chapagain S,1 Sah SP,1 Chhetri Budhathoki A,2 Shrestha A2
1Manosamajik Apanga Bandi Hospital
Nakhkhu, Lalitpur
2Department of Emergency and General Practice
Patan Hospital, Patan, Lalitpur
Keywords
Acute kidney injury, Rhabdomyolysis, Wasp bite