Acute renal failure secondary to africanized bee stings
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https://doi.org/10.51481/amc.v50i1.356Keywords:
Africanized bee, african bee, acute renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysisAbstract
This is the case of an elderly patient who suffered multiple Africanized bee stings. He developed acute renal failure as a complication. He however recovered completely after treatment with peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis.
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