Insect allergy mainly Hymenoptera

Allergy to Hymenoptera Venoms

I. Humans and Hymenoptera Venoms 509 II. Stings and Statistics 510 III. Psychological Aspects 516 IV. Historical Perspectives 518 V. Medical Causes of Venom Allergy 521 VI. Biochemistry of Venom Allergens 522 VII. Cross-reactivity between Taxa 524 VIII. Reactions to Hymenoptera Stings and Clinical Symptoms of Venom Hypersensitivity . . 527 A. Normal Nonimmune Responses to Hymenoptera Stings 527...

[Allergy to Hymenoptera].

Allergy to Hymenoptera venoms

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze current evidence regarding allergy to Hymenoptera venoms. Brief review: The Hymenoptera species, which are most important in the context of venom allergy, include the common wasp (Vespula vulgaris), German wasp (Vespula germanica), and the honey bee (Apis mellifera). Depending on the population, systemic allergic reactions occur in 1.5–8.9% of cas...

Anaphylaxis and insect allergy.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW Anaphylaxis is an acute-onset and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can be caused by numerous allergic triggers including stinging insects. This review focuses on recent advances, natural history, risk factors and therapeutic considerations. RECENT FINDINGS Recent work suggests that concerns over insect allergy diagnosis continue to exist. This is especiall...

Diagnosis of Hymenoptera venom allergy.

The purpose of diagnostic procedure is to classify a sting reaction by history, identify the underlying pathogenetic mechanism, and identify the offending insect. Diagnosis of Hymenoptera venom allergy thus forms the basis for the treatment. In the central and northern Europe vespid (mainly Vespula spp.) and honeybee stings are the most prevalent, whereas in the Mediterranean area stings from P...