title: Allergy to bee and wasp venom.
abstract: Insects make up 80% of the animal kingdom with over 800,000 species worldwide. Allergic reactions to bee or wasp stings are common and they may rarely be fatal. Patients who experience systemic sting reactions must receive effective treatment and assessment.
authors.affiliation: Allergy Clinic, St Mary's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gelder
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D001514:Bee Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014862:Wasp Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D001514:Bee Venoms; D014862:Wasp Venoms