Unlike bees, wasps do not leave their stings in the victim, but they can inflict multiple stings in a short time. Furthermore, this insect is particularly aggressive. Therefore, if you have been stung and the wasp is still in the area, you must move away with great caution and reach a safe place.
If the wasp sting does not cause too intense symptoms, cold water compresses and an antihistamine or cortisone cream can be applied to limit the discomfort. However, when a more severe reaction occurs, urgent medical attention should be sought. When allergy to wasp venom is overt, you should always carry with you a disposable self-injectable preparation based on adrenaline.
which becomes evident, after a sting, with skin reactions (raised, red and itchy wheal, associated with pain or burning in the injured area)., such as beekeepers, gardeners, farmers and firefighters. The likelihood of developing more severe symptoms is higher in those who have already been stung by a hymenoptera (wasp, bee or hornet) and have previously experienced an allergic reaction. On the other hand, people exposed to swarm attacks and those with high levels of poison-specific IgE are at greater risk of anaphylaxis.
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