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Epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of Hymenoptera venom allergy in mastocytosis patients.

Authors :
Niedoszytko M
Bonadonna P
Oude Elberink JN
Golden DB
Source :
Immunology and allergy clinics of North America [Immunol Allergy Clin North Am] 2014 May; Vol. 34 (2), pp. 365-81. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Mar 15.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Hymenoptera venom allergy is a typical IgE-mediated reaction caused by sensitization to 1 or more allergens of the venom, and accounts for 1.5% to 34% of all cases of anaphylaxis. Patients suffering from mastocytosis are more susceptible to the anaphylactic reactions to an insect sting. This article aims to answer the most important clinical questions raised by the diagnosis and treatment of insect venom allergy in mastocytosis patients. Total avoidance of Hymenoptera is not feasible, and there is no preventive pharmacologic treatment available, although venom immunotherapy reduces the risk of subsequent systemic reactions.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-8607
Volume :
34
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Immunology and allergy clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24745680
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iac.2014.02.004