A fatal case of anaphylactic shock caused by the lesser banded hornet, Vespa affinis indosinensis in peninsular Malaysia.
The hornets are a group of venomous stinging insects that at times cause human death. A fatal case of a child stung by the lesser banded hornet Vespa affinis indosinesis is reported. Though often covered by the mass media, this constitutes the first scientifically reported case.
Lee
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HL
Unit of Medical Entomology/IDRC, Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Krishnasamy
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M
Jeffery
J
J
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008296:Malaysia; D008297:Male; D014863:Wasps