A new onset of systemic lupus erythematosus developed after bee venom therapy.

Abstract	Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease of an unknown origin, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can be triggered by numerous stimuli. Bee venom therapy is an alternative therapy that is believed to be effective for various kinds of arthritis. We present here a case of a 49-year-old female who experienced a new onset lupus after undergoing bee venom therapy, and this looked like a case of angioedema. The patient was successfully treated with high dose steroids and antimalarial drugs. We discuss the possibility of bee venom contributing to the development of SLE, and we suggest that such treatment should be avoided in patients with lupus.
Authors	Young Hee Rho, Jin-Hyun Woo, Seong Jae Choi, Young Ho Lee, Jong Dae Ji, Gwan Gyu Song
Journal	The Korean journal of internal medicine (Korean J Intern Med) Vol. 24 Issue 3 Pg. 283-5 (Sep 2009) ISSN: 1226-3303 [Print] Korea (South)
PMID	19721868 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Bee Venoms
Topics	Bee Venoms (adverse effects) Female Humans Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic (etiology, pathology) Middle Aged

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