Acute kidney injury following massive honeybee envenomation in a child: A case report

Massive honeybee envenomation is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening medical emergency. Although most bee stings are self-limiting, massive honeybee envenomation may cause severe systemic toxicity and can be life-threatening (1–3). Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most serious complications and requires prompt recognition and supportive management (2). We report an 8-year-old previously healthy boy who sustained more than 100 honeybee stings and subsequently developed AKI, acute liver injury, intravascular haemolysis, and thrombocytopenia. He was managed conservatively with supportive therapy and blood transfusions, resulting in complete recovery of renal function and normalisation of laboratory abnormalities. This case shows the importance of early recognition, early supportive management, and close monitoring in children with severe honeybee envenomation