A two-year-old Georgia boy, Beckham Reed, is in critical condition after being stung over 150 times by yellow jackets, triggering multi-organ failure.
Beckham was riding a toy car when he disturbed a nest and was swarmed. Initially treated and sent home, his condition worsened within 24 hours—his skin turned yellow, and he was rushed back to the hospital.
Doctors found his kidney, liver, and heart were failing due to the venom. Born with only one kidney, Beckham was transferred to the ICU in Savannah, placed on a ventilator, dialysis, and IV meds.
His age, size, and number of stings overwhelmed his body. With no antivenom, doctors can only support him as he fights the toxins.
His father has taken time off work to stay by his side. As of Wednesday, doctors reported early signs of improvement in liver and kidney function.
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