Biopanning of allergens from wasp sting patients

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Bilateral ptosis following wasp sting.

We report a case of bilateral ptosis due to wasp sting which was completely treatable.

Wasp Sting Envenomation - A Case Report

Wasps belonging to the family vespidae is one of the dangerous hymenopteran when disturbed in its habitat either accidently or purposely. Wasp stings are common, especially in populations living in vicinity to forested areas all over the world. Local signs following stings are common and generally life threatening anaphylaxis may occur, including Kounis syndrome requiring immediate treatment. T...

Work-related anaphylaxis to wasp sting.

OBJECTIVE To describe the frequency and epidemiological features of wasp venom allergy in the workplace. METHODS Retrospective review of 98 adult patients (age 18-65) who suffered an anaphylactic reaction to a wasp sting. Patients were asked about reactions during working hours. Personal history of atopy and previous wasp stings as well as the season, month and type of locality (urban or rura...

[Acute myocardial infarction after wasp sting].

Myocardial infarction after wasp sting is a rare event and this complication has been described in only a few previous occasions. We report the case of a 77-year-old patient admitted to our hospital because of an anaphylactic shock after he was stung by a wasp on the fifth finger of the left hand. Within about half an hour he sustained an acute myocardial infarction. Possible pathogenetic mecha...