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Can Bee Or Wasp Bite Reoccur Even After Several Years?

Is it possible to have reoccuring syptoms to a bee or wasp bite, even several years later. I was stung by one or the other while on a birding trip in Ecuador while in the canopy. I ended up with a sever rash accompanied by itching which took almost two months to clear up. ( This was in 2010). However, every year since around the same time of year the rash and itching reoccur. Could this be related?
Sat, 4 Jan 2014
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Hi. Yes this can reoccur. As you say it took 2 months for the first attack to settle. Some insect bites can cause a reaction like what we see as FDR ( fixed drug reaction) which can be instigated by many factors to get the same symptoms later. Another sting can be very serious for you . So take care to avoid as you are a birder. On a safer side you should always carry some medicines like anti-histaminics and steroids as per your Doctor's recommendation and carry a card stating this reaction and let the friends and family know about this... Of course enjoy birding and normal routine life. Do not be phobic for stings.
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Can Bee Or Wasp Bite Reoccur Even After Several Years?

Hi. Yes this can reoccur. As you say it took 2 months for the first attack to settle. Some insect bites can cause a reaction like what we see as FDR ( fixed drug reaction) which can be instigated by many factors to get the same symptoms later. Another sting can be very serious for you . So take care to avoid as you are a birder. On a safer side you should always carry some medicines like anti-histaminics and steroids as per your Doctor s recommendation and carry a card stating this reaction and let the friends and family know about this... Of course enjoy birding and normal routine life. Do not be phobic for stings.