Spontaneous loss of hypersensitivity in patients allergic to bee or wasp stings; detection by venom-induced histamine release.
Patients with bee or wasp sting allergy can lose their hypersensitivity spontaneously. The suitability of venom-induced histamine release for evaluating the actual allergic risk in untreated patients with a history of systemic allergic reactions following bee or wasp stings is demonstrated by successfully deliberate sting challenges.
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D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology; D001514:Bee Venoms / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006636:Histamine Release; D006801:Humans; D006927:Hymenoptera; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology*; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000276:immunology*; D012882:Skin Tests
D001514:Bee Venoms