The purpose of diagnostic procedure is to classify a sting reaction by history, identify the
underlying pathogenetic mechanism, and identify the offending insect. Diagnosis of …

Since the discovery of immunoglobulin E (IgE) as a mediator of allergic diseases in 1967,
our knowledge about the immunological mechanisms of IgE‐mediated allergies has …

Allergic reactions to stings of Hymenoptera species may be severe and are potentially fatal
deviations of the immunological response observed in healthy individuals. However, venom …

The availability of allergen molecules ('components') from several protein families has
advanced our understanding of immunoglobulin E (IgE)‐mediated responses and enabled …

This guidance for the management of patients with hymenoptera venom allergy has been
prepared by the Standards of Care Committee (SOCC) of the British Society for Allergy and …

Revised views of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology are
presented, following the first position paper on immunotherapy with Hymenoptera venoms …

Abstract Purpose of Review Stings of Hymenoptera of the superfamily Vespoidea such as
yellow jackets, paper wasps or stinging ants are common triggers for severe and even fatal …

Background Cross‐reactivity between hymenoptera species varies according to the different
allergenic components of the venom. The true source of sensitization must therefore be …

Stings of Hymenoptera can induce IgE‐mediated systemic and even fatal allergic reactions.
Venom‐specific immunotherapy (VIT) is the only disease‐modifying and curative treatment …

Wasp allergy with a diagnostic profile of double sensitizations to vespid venom is a frequent
clinical problem in areas where different genera of wasps are present. Identification of the …