A lady presented with generalized edema sweating and flushing tachycardia and fever after bee sting. This is an example of:
This patient has most likely developed an anaphylactic reaction secondary to bee sting. Anaphylaxis has been defined as acute, systemic, immediate hypersensitivity reaction produced by IgE mediated degranulation of mast cells and basophils. Manifestations of anaphylaxis includes:Cutaneous:Uicaria and angioedemaFlushingPruritus without rashRespiratory:Dyspnea, wheezeUpper airway angioedemaRhinitisAbdominal:Nausea, vomitingDiarrheaCramping abdominal pain Miscellaneous:Dizziness, syncope, hypotensionHeadacheSubsternal painSeizuresRef: Textbook of Family Medicine By David Rakel, page 354.
T cell mediated cytotoxicity
IgE mediated reaction
IgG mediated reaction
IgA mediated hypersensitivity reaction