Fatal bee stings had occurred in Yogyakarta in November 2008. Bantul forced 12 residents taken to hospital because of bees attacked while walking on the moor fields. Additionally, one victim died of bee stings have been reported from Tasikmalaya, West Java, in May 2010.
Bee sting will usually cause abnormal reactions such as swelling, redness, pain and itching on the body that stung. But the bee sting allergies can exacerbate such reactions, it can even cause death triggered by an allergic reaction.
If people who have been stung by a bee sting allergy, the itching reaction does not occur in the body that stung, but will 'run' to other body parts.
Reporting from articlealley, Friday (18/06/2010), bee sting allergy can cause symptoms as follows:
Red and itchy skin that spreads to all parts of the body
Swelling of the lips, mouth and throat
Itchy, watery eyes and runny nose
Bee sting allergies can progress to anaphylaxis (an acute allergic reaction), life-threatening. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
Decreased blood pressure
Shortness of breath
Difficulty swallowing
Dizziness
Narrowing of blood vessels, which can trigger heart attacks
First aid for people with bee sting allergy is to give epinephrine. Injections of epinephrine can prevent anaphylaxis for a while, and then seek immediate medical assistance.
However, before the bee stung you should do prevention so that the body is not subjected to bee stings, namely by:
Do not disturb the nests of bees, because bees will attack if their nest disturbed or feel threatened.
Choose light colored clothing and avoid using brightly colored clothing, since it will attract bees.
Bees attracted to fragrant flowers, so avoid using deodorant, cologne, perfume with the fragrance of flowers when visiting places prone to bees, such as flower gardens or gardens.
Avoid leaving food outside the home and do not forget to close the bin, because the bees are very interested in food.
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