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How sore is a wasp sting? is it as sore as a blood test or injection?

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Less sore, : Initially and much more later. Wasp sting is likely to cause swelling and pain for a few days, whereas blood test or injection is a temporary state, lasting a few minutes.

Answered 7/26/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Wasp sting is more: painful usually. However - amt of pain depends of type of wasp (for instance hornets & yellow jackets are both waps). Hornet stings are usually more painful than other wasps because their venom contains 5% acetylcholine. Some hornet species have extremely toxic venom. The Asian Giant hornet has the most dangerous venom & is responsible for many deaths every year. Yellow jackets can sting & bite!

Answered 5/5/2015

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