Literature DB >> 16022148

Myasthenia gravis and acute respiratory muscle paralysis following wasp sting.

H S Hira1, Amit Mittal, S Ashwani Kumar, Anupama Singh, R S Ahalawat.   

Abstract

A 34-year-old lady presented with generalised weakness of body, indistinguishable from myasthenia gravis within 24 hours of a wasp sting. Respiratory muscle paralysis leading to respiratory failure developed and mechanical ventilatory support was required. The patient made an uneventful recovery.

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Year:  2005        PMID: 16022148

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci        ISSN: 0377-9343


  2 in total

1.  [Increasing incidence of wasp stings in otorhinolaryngological practice].

Authors:  P P Caffier; T Schrom; H Haupt; B Mazurek
Journal:  HNO       Date:  2006-06       Impact factor: 1.284

2.  Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome following single wasp sting.

Authors:  R Rathi Sharmila; G Chetan; P Narayanan; S Srinivasan
Journal:  Indian J Pediatr       Date:  2007-12       Impact factor: 1.967

  2 in total

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