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Bee and Wasp Stings (cont.)

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Bee and Wasp Stings Treatment

Treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. It is important to note that no specific antivenom is available to counteract the poison injected by the insect. The majority of problems requiring medical treatment result from the allergic reaction to the sting. Many of the complications from an allergic reaction respond well to various medications-when given in time.

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Hymenoptera stings account for more deaths in the United States than any other envenomation.

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