Ocular hornet injury: a case report on corneal microperforation and endophthalmitis

• Main Authors: Mohd Amin, Muhammad Hafiz As-Shaarani, Rosli, Abdul Hadi, Salam, Adzura
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Springer Nature 2024
• Subjects: RE Ophthalmology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/114261/1/114261_Ocular%20hornet%20injury.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/114261/2/114261_Ocular%20hornet%20injury_WOS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/114261/; https://www.cureus.com/articles/272374#!/metrics
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

The lesser-banded hornet (Vespa affinis indosinensis) is a prevalent species in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including Malaysia. Its stings can result in local reactions, severe anaphylactic shock, and even death. We report a rare case of corneal microperforation and endophthalmitis fol...