| Hymenoptera sensitivity: diagnosis and treatment. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12528603 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hymenoptera anaphylaxis is responsible for 50 deaths annually. This may be an underestimation because not all anaphylactic episodes are recognized or reported. Unexplained deaths at the poolside or on golf courses, as well as those attributed to cardiac causes, may be caused by unrecognized anaphylaxis. Venom immunotherapy (VIT) is highly effective in reducing an individual's risk of anaphylaxis. This review will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of hymenoptera sensitivity, patient selection for IT, standard VIT, and modified allergens. |
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Authors:
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Anne M Ditto |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Allergy and asthma proceedings : the official journal of regional and state allergy societies Volume: 23 ISSN: 1088-5412 ISO Abbreviation: Allergy Asthma Proc Publication Date: 2002 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-01-16 Completed Date: 2003-04-10 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9603640 Medline TA: Allergy Asthma Proc Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 381-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anaphylaxis
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diagnosis,
etiology*,
therapy Animals Arthropod Venoms / adverse effects Cross Reactions / immunology Humans Hymenoptera* Immunotherapy Insect Bites and Stings / complications, diagnosis, therapy Radioallergosorbent Test |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Arthropod Venoms |
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