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What is the definition or description of: wasp sting?

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Dr. Powlin Manuel answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Insect allergy: Reactions to wasp bite are very common. You can react to the venom as a small rash with pain because of the toxins in the venom, which most of us will. The grave reaction with a large local hives and at times rashes at spots not connected on in contiguity with the area of bite can occur; this could be serious. Seroius anaphylactic reactions can occur in rare cases.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Wasp sting: Penetration of wasp's stinger into flesh. Marked pain & significant itching may be experienced for 1 to 2 hours. Lesser pain / tenderness can take several days to resolve. Swelling may continue to ^ after 24 hours. Swelling usually resolves within a week with redness lasting around 3 days.

Answered 5/5/2015

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