Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & H. Michael O'Connor MD - Emergency Medicine
Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow JacketsHornets and yellow jackets are types of wasps, which are in the same family of insects (Hymenoptera) as bees and fire ants. Wasps can sting a person repeatedly without losing their stingers, and reactions can vary from minor to severe. Wasp stings cause different reactions in people:
Wasps are usually more aggressive than bees. Yellow jackets cause the most allergic reactions. Home treatment is usually all that is needed to relieve pain and itching from minor reactions. Severe reactions require emergency medical treatment. Current as of: June 26, 2019 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & H. Michael O'Connor MD - Emergency Medicine |
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