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Serum sickness reaction following multiple insect stings
A H Lazoglu1, L R Boglioli, M L Taff
1Department of Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York, USA.
Summary
Serum sickness reactions from insect stings can involve elevated venom-specific IgG and IgE antibodies. These antibody levels decreased during recovery and responded well to immunotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Immunopathology
Background:
- Anaphylaxis is a common systemic allergic reaction to insect stings.
- Serum sickness reactions are less frequent but significant allergic responses.