Insect Stings and Bites

Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines, 6th Edition, 2023. Chapter 20, Wounds, Bites, Stings and Burns.

Clinical Description

ENVENOMATION BY INSECTS

Bees, wasps: Usually benign, but may provoke either laryngeal oedema or anaphylactic shock (see Section 5.1.1)
Spiders, scorpions: The majority of spiders are benign. If a truly toxic species is thought to be responsible apply first aid and supportive measures as for snake bite (see Section below)

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