Severe and fatal mass attacks by 'killer' bees (Africanized honey bees--Apis mellifera scutellata) in Brazil: clinicopathological studies with measurement of serum venom concentrations.

In São Paulo State, Brazil, five males, aged between 8 and 64 years, were attacked by 'Africanized' honey bees (Apis mellifera scutellata). The estimated number of stings received by each patient ranged from > 200 to > 1000. All five were transferred to intensive care units i...

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Main Authors: França, F, Benvenuti, L, Fan, H, Santos, D, Hain, S, Picchi-Martins, F, Cardoso, J, Kamiguti, A, Theakston, R, Warrell, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1994