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Clinical Medicine

Background:

Venom immunotherapy (VIT) is effective for preventing anaphylaxis from insect stings.
Standard VIT protocols involve monthly maintenance injections, which can be costly and inconvenient.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of increasing the maintenance interval in VIT from four to six weeks.
To determine if a six-week interval maintains protective IgG antibody levels and clinical outcomes.

Main Methods:

Thirty patients with a history of insect sting allergy received monthly VIT for 1-2 years.
The maintenance interval was extended to six weeks for nine months.
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody levels and local/systemic reactions were monitored.
Patients underwent sting challenges to assess clinical efficacy.

Main Results:

IgG anti-venom antibody levels remained stable over the nine-month study period.
No increase in local reactions or any systemic reactions were observed.
The sting-challenge success rate was 97% (29/30 patients), comparable to monthly intervals.

Conclusions:

A six-week maintenance interval for venom immunotherapy is clinically and immunologically effective.
Extending the interval reduces patient burden without compromising treatment efficacy or safety.
This modified schedule offers a more convenient and potentially cost-effective approach to VIT.