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Bee Stings.(Pediatric Advisor 2002.1)(Brief Article)
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- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- January 1, 2002
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What is a sting?
Honey bees, bumble bees, hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets can all sting. Over 95% of bee stings are by yellow jackets. These stings cause immediate painful red bumps. While the pain is usually better in 2 hours, the swelling may increase for up to 24 hours.
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Article: Bee Stings
The Washington Post;
August 6, 2002 ;
661 words
... ... C. area are honeybees, bumblebees, wasps, hornets and yellow jackets -- all casually referred to here as bees. You probably ... the immediate area of the sting. In rare cases, untreated bee stings can be fatal. IS THERE A BETTER WAY? Meat tenderizers containing ...
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