Bee poison

Definition

Bee poisoning is caused by a sting from a bee, wasp, or yellow jacket.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

See also: Bee sting

Alternative Names

Apitoxin poisoning; Apis venenum purum poisoning; Apis virus poisoning

Poisonous Ingredient

Bee, wasp, and yellow jacket stings give off a substance called venom.

Where Found

Bees
Wasps
Yellow jackets

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Bee poison

Review Date: 02/17/2009
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Lukeâ€™s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (3/13/2008).

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