Biphasic Anaphylaxis and Delayed onset Cerebellar Ataxia following a Wasp Sting
- Author:
Heejeong JEONG
1
;
Seunguk JUNG
;
Changhyo YOON
;
Eunbin CHO
;
Tae Won YANG
;
Ki Jong PARK
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Wasps; Anaphylaxis; Cerebellar ataxia
- MeSH: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anaphylaxis; Bites and Stings; Cerebellar Ataxia; Encephalitis; Peripheral Nervous System; Wasps
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2019;37(3):284-287
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Anaphylaxis usually develop immediately after wasp sting, but may develop even after few days later. Neurological complications after stings are uncommon, although several cases have been reported involving central and/or peripheral nervous system. Although wasp sting-induced encephalitis has been rarely reported, all reported cases showed mental change and severe neurological deterioration. Herein, we report an atypical case who showed biphasic anaphylaxis and delayed-onset cerebellar ataxia following a wasp sting, characterized by mild cerebellar ataxia and excellent response to corticosteroids.
