Bee sting-induced haemolysis, spherocytosis and neural dysfunction in three dogs

J S Afr Vet Assoc. 1990 Mar;61(1):29-32.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Hemolytic / etiology
  • Anemia, Hemolytic / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Bees*
  • Dog Diseases / etiology*
  • Dogs
  • Insect Bites and Stings / complications
  • Insect Bites and Stings / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / etiology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / veterinary*
  • Spherocytes*