The sting challenge test in Hymenoptera venom allergy: pros and cons

Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2003 Dec;35(10):377-81.

Abstract

This paper examines the main features of the deliberate sting challenge with regard to the type of insect, the advantages and disadvantages of its use in untreated and treated patients and after discontinuation of specific immunotherapy.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Bee Venoms* / adverse effects
  • Bee Venoms* / immunology
  • Bee Venoms* / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Desensitization, Immunologic
  • Humans
  • Hymenoptera / immunology*
  • Hypersensitivity, Immediate / diagnosis*
  • Hypersensitivity, Immediate / etiology
  • Hypersensitivity, Immediate / therapy
  • Insect Bites and Stings / immunology*
  • Insect Bites and Stings / therapy
  • Recurrence
  • Species Specificity
  • Time Factors
  • Wasp Venoms* / adverse effects
  • Wasp Venoms* / immunology
  • Wasp Venoms* / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Bee Venoms
  • Wasp Venoms