Ischemic Stroke After Bee Sting: A Case Report

The global impact of a bee sting extends beyond common perceptions, showing various indications that may range from local reactions to more severe complication. This report details a compelling case involving a 63-year-old male who developed neurological deficits merely six hours after a bee sting. A 63-year-old male patient was brought to the emergency department because of widespread redness, pain and itching at the sting area after a bee sting while pruning roses in the garden. During the follow-up in the emergency room, the patient developed weakness in his right lower/upper extremities. However, the diffusion magnetic resonance imaging of the patient showed an infarction detected in the area adjacent to the left lateral ventricle.Various clinical presentations after a bee sting have been described in the literature. Bee sting cases are generally associated with mild and transient local symptoms. Sometimes life-threatening allergic reactions may occur. The scarcity of the reported after-sting strokes emphasizes the need for further exploration into this uncharted territory to better comprehend and manage these exceptional indications. This case is presented for its rarity, underscoring the imperative for increased attention and research on these complications.