Hymenoptera venom allergy is a potentially life‐threatening allergic reaction following a
honeybee, vespid, or ant sting. Systemic‐allergic sting reactions have been reported in up to …

To cite this article: Bilò MB. Anaphylaxis caused by Hymenoptera stings: from epidemiology
to treatment. Allergy 2011; 66 (Suppl. 95): 35–37. Abstract Hymenoptera venom allergy …

Abstract Background The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) is
in the process of developing the EAACI Guidelines on Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) for the …

Background: Hymenoptera venom immunotherapy in allergic patients is a well-established
treatment modality for the prevention of systemic anaphylactic reactions caused by insect …

Hymenoptera stings may cause both local and systemic allergic reactions and even life
threatening anaphylaxis. Along with pharmaceutical drugs and foods, hymenoptera venom …

Background Venom immunotherapy (VIT) is commonly used for preventing further allergic
reactions to insect stings in people who have had a sting reaction. The efficacy and safety of …

Based on the knowledge of the living conditions and habitat of social Aculeatae a series of
recommendations have been formulated which can potentially greatly minimize the risk of …

Hymenoptera venom allergy is an epidemiologically underestimated condition representing
an important cause of morbidity worldwide. Preventing future allergic reactions in patients …

BACKGROUND: For most people, Hymenoptera stings produce a transient, local
inflammatory reaction (pain, redness, swelling). However, for those who are allergic to …

Allergic reactions to Hymenoptera stings are frequently observed all over Europe. Rarely
they may induce long‐standing morbidity or even be fatal. Several investigations have …