Description

Bee stings can occur anywhere on exposed skin, including the penis.


Person at risk:

(1) infant or young child with minimum clothing

(2) nudist

(3) someone showering, voiding or defecating outside

 

Risk factors for complications:

(1) Africanized honeybee attack

 

Complications:

(1) local swelling and pain

(2) dysuria

(3) difficulty/inability to void

(4) progressive penile erythema

(5) secondary infection

(6) allergic reaction (anaphylaxis, other)

(7) in heavy envenomation, systemic toxicity


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