Cerebral Infarction as a Rare Complication of Wasp Sting

Abstract

Wasps, bees, and hornets belong to the order of insects
called “Hymenoptera.” Millions of cases of Hymenoptera stings happen every year around the world. Frequently, they are accompanied by local inflammatory
reactions. Less commonly, victims develop severe systemic allergic reactions presenting with hypotension or
anaphylactic shock, generalized edema, respiratory failure, or even multiple organ failures. Although rare, neurological complications including stroke have been
reported (Table 1). In this paper, we present a case of
ischemic stroke 30 min after a wasp sting, and a systematic review of the literature.