Bee sting-induced haemolysis, spherocytosis and neural dysfunction in three dogs.
Three dogs showed signs of intravascular haemolysis, spherocytosis and peripheral neuropathy following severe bee envenomation. These effects were ascribed to the constituents of bee venom, especially melittin and phospholipase A. All 3 cases recovered and were discharged subsequent to prednisolone and supportive therapy.
Wysoke
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Department of Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Medical University of Southern Africa, Medunsa.
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Marshall
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D000743:Anemia, Hemolytic / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001516:Bees; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013102:Spherocytes