Multiple Organ‐Dysfunction Secondary to Multiple Bee Sting: A Case Report From Tanzania

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Massive bee envenomation in a pediatric patient can cause severe multiple organ dysfunction, including airway compromise, severe anemia, rhabdomyolysis, and marked hepatic injury, which can be successfully managed with intensive care support without the need for dialysis. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Kelvin M. Musa; Auson Albert; Jane G. Zakaria; Ronald G. Mbwasi; Anorld David; Elton Meleki

doi:10.1002/ccr3.73392

September 1, 2026Clinical Case ReportsOpen Access

Multiple Organ‐Dysfunction Secondary to Multiple Bee Sting: A Case Report From Tanzania

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To describe the clinical presentation, multiorgan complications, and management of massive bee envenomation in a pediatric patient.
Clinical evaluation and intensive care management of an 8-year-old male who sustained over 200 bee stings in Tanzania.
Treatment protocol included endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, and systemic supportive therapy without renal replacement therapy.
The patient developed airway-compromising facial edema, severe anemia (hemoglobin 3.2 g/dL), intravascular hemolysis, rhabdomyolysis, and marked hepatic injury (aspartate aminotransferase 2505 U/L).
Renal function remained preserved throughout hospitalization, requiring no dialysis.
The patient was successfully extubated on Day 3 and discharged in stable condition on Day 8.

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Case report demonstrates severe multiorgan dysfunction and marked hepatic injury following massive bee envenomation in a pediatric patient, highlighting favorable recovery with timely supportive care.

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An 8‐year‐old boy sustained over 200 bee stings, developing airway‐threatening facial oedema requiring intubation and ICU admission, with severe anemia (Hb 3.2 g/dL), rhabdomyolysis, intravascular haemolysis and marked hepatic injury (AST 2505 U/L), yet preserved renal function. He recovered without dialysis, extubated by Day 3 and discharged by Day 8.

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