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\"closeDr. Chris Holstege wrote an article, in collaboration with Dr. Sandra Nixon, for The Conversation<\/a> on poison ivy and bee stings. It was picked up by news outlets across the country, including PBS<\/a>, Yahoo<\/a>, and the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In their article, they discuss the mechanics of poison ivy and bee & wasp venom, the types of reactions that one may experience, and some treatment options.<\/p>\n

Regarding bee & wasp venom, they report that, “Getting stung multiple times at once can also be\u00a0life-threatening due to the sheer amount of venom injected, even in people without a bee venom allergy.” Life-threatening reactions should be evaluated and treated by emergency personnel (call 911 for assistance).<\/p>\n

If you have poison-related questions, poison control can be reached 24\/7 at 1-800-222-1222.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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