Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the case of a 19-year-old male presenting with bradycardia and hypotension after a honeybee sting making a review of the literature and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular and electrocardiogram (EKG) changes after a bee sting. Methods: T...
As abelhas exercem essencial atividade polinizadora, além de fundamentais na manutenção ecossistêmica, também polinizam diversos sistemas agrícolas. São crescentes os relatos sobre o desaparecimento de abelhas, possivelmente em decorrência do intenso uso de agrotóxicos, os quais não possuem seu...
El accidente apídico implica un bajo riesgo de morir por reacciones agudas como anafilaxia. Es frecuente que se desconozcan otros riesgos como el hepático y el neurológico. Dentro de las complicaciones menos conocidas está la polineuropatía aguda conocida como Guillain- Barré. La causa más ampliam...
O mel de abelha é um produto de consumo relevante pela população devido aos seus fatores
nutricionais e terapêuticos. A adulteração é um exemplo de como as características do mel podem
ser afetadas, prejudicando os consumidores que desejam comprar produtos puros e de alta qualidade.
Este trabalho...
Abstract Bee venom is a natural toxin composed of several peptides. Massive envenoming causes severe local and systemic reactions. We report two cases of severe bee envenomation, of which one was fatal. We also describe clinical characteristics and immune markers. Both victims suffered from respiratory d...
Increased agricultural production has been increased use of pesticides worldwide, which poses a threat to both human and environmental health. Recent studies suggest that several non-target organisms, from bees to mammals, show a wide variety of toxic effects of pesticides exposure, including impaired be...
Propolis from stingless bees (Heterotrigona itama) is a resinous compound that exhibits antihyperglycaemia, free radical scavenging, and cardioprotective properties. The effect of propolis on diabetic vessels has not been investigated. Thus, this research aimed to determine the effect of propolis supplem...
La alergia al veneno de abejas provoca reacciones de leves a severas con compromiso para la vida. La inmunoterapia con veneno de himenópteros es un tratamiento eficaz y protege a los pacientes alérgicos de sufrir reacciones sistémicas ante nuevas picaduras. Nos propusimos caracterizar los pacientes al...
Introduction: Bee venom (BV) allergy, a common cause of anaphylaxis in adults, is often associated with severe reactions. The use of component-resolved diagnostics (CRD) increases diagnostic accuracy. Objectives: To characterize the sensitization profile of BV allergic patients and a possible correlation...
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Abejas,
Anafilaxia,
Alérgenos,
Diagnóstico,
Hipersensibilidad,
Inmunoglobulina E,
Inmunoterapia,
Mordeduras y Picaduras,
Pacientes,
Pruebas Cutáneas,
Venenos de Abeja,
Western Blotting
Bees are fundamental in several aspects, especially in relation to plant biodiversity and pollination. Recently, immense losses are being faced in the number of Brazilian colonies, mainly in southern states of the country, which has a strong beekeeping activity. There are indications that, among the reas...
