Lesions caused by africanized honeybee stings in three cattle in Brazil
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
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19: 18-18, maio 2013.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
We report three cases of stings by Africanized bees in cattle in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Erythema, subcutaneous edema, necrosis accompanied by skin detachment, and subsequent skin regeneration were observed, especially on the head and dewlap. Histopathological examinations performed 45 days later revealed complete skin reepithelialization with moderate dermal fibrosis. The clinical picture and differential diagnosis are discussed in the present manuscript, with a focus on photosensitization, which causes cutaneous lesions on the head (sequela) with cicatricial curving of the ears and can be very similar to what is observed in cattle attacked by swarms of bees. The distinction between photosensitization and bee sting lesions can be made with a focus on history and clinical and pathological aspects.
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Main subject:
Poisoning
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Bees
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Cattle
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Accidents
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Journal subject:
Toxicology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Castelo Branco University/BR
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Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro/BR
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Federal University of Bahia/BR
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State University of Norte Fluminense/BR
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