Warning about deadly Asian hornets seen in UK: I’m a doctor and here’s how much harm a single sting can do

A doctor has explained the risks the deadly hornet may pose to the human body – amid new sightings of the terrifying creature in the UK.

Fears of a possible invasion have increased since the Asian hornet was discovered in Plymouth last Sunday.

The sightings led to an official warning for the public to “be on the lookout” to help prevent the spread of the species.

There have been a total of 28 sightings in the UK since 2016, with five confirmed this year. The figure includes a total of 14 litters, which according to the government website.

Dr. Karan Raj posted to his TikTok account warning of the potential dangers the critter can pose – and how one sting can be fatal to the human body.

According to Dr Karan Raj, the sting can be fatal to the human body and can lead to temporary paralysis

The Asian hornet has a half-inch stinger and, according to Dr. Raj, “Can inject a venom called mandarotoxin, a neurotoxin that affects the nervous system.”

The doctor explained that this could cause temporary paralysis and loss of sensation where you were stung.

The doctor continued, “It’s also a necrotoxin, meaning it can cause cell death and can be fatal to someone who is allergic to the poison.”

He added that those who are allergic to the sting can suffer anaphylactic shock, which can lead to swelling of the eyes, mouth and throat.

On his TikTok account, the doctor explained that the hornet can inject a poison called mandarotoxin, which is a neurotoxin and affects the nervous system

For those allergic to the venom, the sting can lead to anaphylactic shock that can lead to swelling of the eyes, mouth, and throat

It can also lead to serious breathing problems and a sharp drop in blood pressure, which can lead to cardiac arrest.

Dr. Raj said: ‘The venom from multiple stings can cause kidney failure, which can ultimately result in multi-organ failure.

While the Asian hornet has killed no humans in the UK this year, the deadly creature is reported to cause 30 to 50 deaths a year in Japan.

The doctor also stressed that the Asian hornets are a threat to the UK’s honeybee population.

Since the video was posted, the video has gained over 66,000 likes and Dr. Raj received hundreds of responses from terrified TikTokers.

One user wrote, “Petition for them to die out,” another said, “Yiiikess.”

Another claimed, “I was stung by a sting and couldn’t walk on my right leg for three days.”

This can also lead to severe breathing problems and a sharp drop in blood pressure, which can lead to cardiac arrest – or worse, kidney failure

According to Dr. Raj, if a person allergic to the Asian hornet is stung, it can eventually lead to multi-organ failure.

Insect experts have also warned of the deadly hornets’ threat to bees and are now calling on the public to report any sightings.

Asian hornets, which are smaller than the UK’s native hornets, prey on honeybees and are therefore a major threat to honeybee populations.

The experts of DEFRAwarned people not to approach potential nests because of the dangers posed by the black and yellow hornets.

According to Defra’s Chief Plant and Bee Health Officer Nicola Spencer, Asian hornets generally pose no more of a threat to humans than native British wasps or hornets, but show aggression if their nests are disturbed.

The Natural history museum also warns that the hornet can inject more venom per sting, it said, “The stinger is long enough to pierce thick, protective clothing, like the kind normally worn by beekeepers.”

What makes them more deadly, the website explains, is that they will recruit other hornets and attack as a group.

The quality of venom that can be injected through multiple stings can be dangerous for young children and those with pre-existing health conditions.