Toxicological consequences of yellowjacket wasp and its larvae entomophagy in Himalayan region of Nepal; case report and review of literature.

Autor: Adhikari A; Manang Hospital, Chame, Manang, Nepal. Electronic address: aayushadhikari61@gmail.com., Sharma R; Poison Information Center, Drug and Toxicology Center, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Nepal. Electronic address: razsh.8848@gmail.com., Thapaliya I; Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Nepal. Electronic address: ishworthapaliya68560@gmail.com., Simkhada R; Nepal Agricultural Research Council, Kathmandu, Nepal. Electronic address: resona.simkhada@gmail.com., Baral P; Manang Hospital, Chame, Manang, Nepal. Electronic address: pratikbaral16@gmail.com., Acharya M; Crimson Hospital, Butwal, Nepal. Electronic address: acharyamahima12@gmail.com., Yadav SK; Rani Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal. Electronic address: skyadav136@iom.edu.np., Poudel S; Tuberculosis Treatment Center, Pokhara, Nepal. Electronic address: sishir.poudel.sh@gmail.com., B K S; Manang Hospital, Chame, Manang, Nepal. Electronic address: sunilbk240@gmail.com.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology [Toxicon] 2024 Dec; Vol. 252, pp. 108153. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 24.
DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.108153
Abstrakt: Entomophagy, or insect consumption, is a common traditional practice in Asia, Africa, and South America including Nepal. Despite its longstanding cultural presence, there is limited literature on the toxicological effects of ingesting wasp larvae. This case report describes seven individuals who experienced toxicity after consuming pan-fried yellowjacket wasp larvae in August 2023. Symptoms included seizures, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, and cardiovascular instability. The cases varied in severity, with some patients exhibiting profound hypotension and neurological symptoms. The symptoms suggest possible neurotoxic effects of venom components in wasp larvae, though some studies indicate larvae may lack venom glands. The slow progression and severity of symptoms highlight the need for further investigation into the toxicological profile of wasp larvae. Future research should focus on identifying specific venom components of yellowjackets, examining cooking impacts on toxicity, and exploring venom variations across wasp species to improve treatment approaches and safety protocols.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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