title: [Skin tests, total IgE and venom specific IgE and IgG4 in serum of bee-keepers].
abstract: In 14 occupationally active bee-keepers, who tolerated stinging well, two diagnostic tests have been performed: 1. skin test at the venom concentration of 10(-3) g/l, 2. both total and venom specific IgE and IgG4 assessments. The study group consisted of 13 male and 1 female aged 34-56 (mean age 44.3). 7 out of 14 bee-keepers (50%) had positive skin tests; mean size being mean = 3.57 +/- 4.07 mm. None of the subjects showed increased total IgE levels, but 71.4% showed bee venom specific IgE (mean mean 1.64 +/- 1.34 FAST). Specific bee venom IgG4 occurred in 13 out 14 individuals (92.8%). Their average serum level was mean 21.74 +/- 17.16 IU/ml.
authors.affiliation: Katedry i Kliniki Chorób Wewnetrznych i Alergologii AM, Wrocławiu.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nittner-Marszalska
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Małolepszy
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zak-Nejmark
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001514:Bee Venoms / Q000276:immunology*; D001516:Bees; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007108:Immune Tolerance / Q000276:immunology*; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000097:blood*; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000097:blood / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009790:Occupations; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D001514:Bee Venoms; D007073:Immunoglobulin E