title: [The results of research on the prevalence of allergy to Hymenoptera venom in Southwestern Poland].
abstract: A questionnaire designed to estimate the prevalence of allergic reactions to Hymenoptera venom was posted to 1000 inhabitants of south west Poland. 881 persons responded to the questionnaire. 255 (28.9%) reported allergic reactions to stinging insects venom 141 persons (16%) report large local reactions (LL) and 114 (12.9%) systemic reactions (SYS) after stinging. At the second stage of the study 95 persons, out of the 255, were examined by a physician and tested with the intracutaneous skin test. Anamnesis carried out by the physician initially confirmed venom allergy in 87% of the LL group and 77.5% of the SYS group. Skin test results verified the above assessments confirming venom allergy in 38% persons initially reporting LL reactions and in 55% of those initially reporting SYS reaction.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych i Alergologii AM we Wrocławiu.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nittner-Marszalska
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Liebhart
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Małolepszy
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gietkiewicz
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Medrala
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000818:Animals; D001514:Bee Venoms / Q000276:immunology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006927:Hymenoptera; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D016036:Seroepidemiologic Studies; D012882:Skin Tests; D014862:Wasp Venoms / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D001514:Bee Venoms; D014862:Wasp Venoms