title: [Desensitization against the venoms of hymenoptera: a review of the literature].
abstract: Use of purified Hymenoptera venom extracts in desensitization protocols has made it possible to show its efficacy and tolerance in patients who have presented with a generalised serious reaction following Hymenoptera stings. In spite of a partial consensus, there are still points for discussion about the indications and especially about the stop criteria, which must be studied case by case. Different studies that compare batches of desensitized patients with others who have been not insufficiently treated, all confirm the best protection of subjects, even if in each batch there are exceptions that tend to qualify optimistic results.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Métreau
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Montouroy
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000997:Antivenins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001180:Arthropod Venoms / Q000276:immunology*; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006927:Hymenoptera; D007167:Immunotherapy; D007223:Infant; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D000997:Antivenins; D001180:Arthropod Venoms
vernacular_title: Désensibilisation aux venins d'hyménoptères: revue bibliographique.