Stroke risk following bee and wasp stings: a systematic review of ischemic and hemorrhagic events.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Each year, approximately 100 million cases of bee and wasp stings are re-ported globally, with the majority resulting in mild reactions. However, in rarer instances, these stings can lead to severe and potentially fatal outcomes, including ischemic or hemorrhagic cerebral events. This article aims to synthesize and analyze the current evidence on the association between bee and wasp stings and the occurrence of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.

Methodology

A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, and Scielo databases, including studies published in English and Spanish without time restrictions. Studies that met the inclusion criteria, specifically focusing on "bee sting" or "wasp sting" and

SUBMITTER: Vasconez-Gonzalez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12415000 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature