Bee sting
A bee sting is the wound and pain caused by the stinger of a female bee puncturing skin. Bee stings differ from insect bites, with the venom of stinging insects having considerable chemical variation. The reaction of a person to a bee sting may vary according to the bee species. While bee stinger venom is slightly acidic and causes only mild pain in most people, allergic reactions may occur in people with allergies to venom components.
| Bee sting | |
|---|---|
| The stinger of a honey bee separated from the body and attached to a protective dressing | |
| Specialty | Emergency medicine |
| Symptoms | Pain, itching, swelling |
| Complications | Allergic reaction |
| Causes | Female bees |
| Risk factors | swelling, rash, shortness of breath |
| Medication | Antihistamine, epinephrine (for allergic reaction) |
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