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Allergic reactions to insect stings are a common and often serious medical problem. Estimates of the incidence in the general population of anaphylaxis caused by insect stings over a specified period range from 0.3 to 3 percent^1,2,3. Some episodes are fatal⁴. People at risk for anaphylaxis often make substantial changes in their lifestyles and are fearful of subsequent exposure to insects.

Over the past 15 years, our understanding of the natural history of allergy to insect stings has grown, purified venoms have become available, and methods of measuring serum venom-specific IgE and IgG have been developed for clinical . . . [Full Text of this Article]

The Insects

Reactions to Insect Stings

Large Local Reactions

Toxic Reactions

Unusual Reactions

Anaphylaxis

Diagnostic Tests

Therapy

Acute Reaction

Prophylaxis

Venom Immunotherapy

Source Information

From the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo.

Address reprint requests to Dr. Reisman at the Buffalo Medical Group, 295 Essjay Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221.

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Insect Stings
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