The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by insect bites:
Respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Respiratory arrest
Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90)
- Hemolysis diffuse inflammation of connective tissue, which continues to spread under the skin destruction of red blood cells.
Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99).
- Folliculitis – inflammation of a hair follicle.
- Impetigo (pustule)
- Phlegmon – diffuse inflammation of the connective tissue, which continues to spread under the skin.
- Pseudolymphoma of the skin – primarily benign lymphoid proliferations.
Cardiovascular system (I00-I99)
- Cardiovascular arrest
- Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- Lymphangitis, acute – inflammation of the lymphatics; pathogens are usually bacteria, especially staphylococci and streptococci; therapy: e.g. amoxicillin or cephalosporin.
Liver, gallbladder and bile ducts – pancreas (pancreas) (K70-K77; K80-K87).
- Liver damage, unspecified
Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
- Rhabdomyolysis – dissolution of skeletal muscle.
Psyche – nervous system (F00-F99; G00-G99).
- Cerebral disorders, unspecified
Genitourinary system (kidneys, urinary tract – reproductive organs) (N00-N99).
- Renal damage, unspecified
Injuries, poisonings, and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T98)
- Anaphylactic shock (anaphylaxis) – shock resulting from a severe allergic reaction that results in disruption of peripheral circulatory regulation with relative volume depletion due to increased capillary permeability (insect bites (insect venom allergens/venom allergy) are the most common triggers of severe anaphylaxis in childhood)
Prognostic factors
Risk factors for a lethal outcome from an insect bite:
- Male gender
- Age > 40 years
- Pre-existing conditions (insb. on shock organs).
- Increased basal serum tryptase concentration (occurrence: about 10 percent of all insect venom allergic patients).
- Bee sting more dangerous than hornet sting
- Stings in head and neck area
