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[Allergy to insect stings].

H Mosbech1, R Dahl, H J Malling

  • 1Medicinsk afdeling TTA, Rigshospitalet, København.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|October 28, 1991
PubMed
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Insect stings from bees and wasps can cause allergic reactions. Hyposensitization therapy is highly effective in preventing future systemic reactions in sensitized individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Toxicology

Context:

  • Insect stings, particularly from honey bees and wasps (yellow jackets), are clinically significant in Denmark.
  • Venom and saliva components can cause direct toxicity, sensitization, and allergic reactions.

Purpose:

  • To differentiate between allergic and toxic reactions to insect stings.
  • To outline diagnostic and treatment strategies for insect sting reactions.

Summary:

  • Clinical manifestations range from skin itching and urticaria to severe systemic symptoms and rare fatalities.
  • Diagnosis involves assessing IgE sensitization via prick tests and specific IgE measurements.
  • Acute systemic reactions require adrenaline, antihistamines, and corticosteroids; local reactions may only need antihistamines.
  • Hyposensitization therapy with insect venom is recommended for patients with confirmed sensitization and systemic reactions, offering long-term protection.

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Impact:

  • Effective management and prevention of severe insect sting allergies.
  • Reduced incidence of fatal insect sting reactions.
  • Improved quality of life for individuals with insect sting allergies through long-term immunotherapy.