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Hymenoptera venom allergy
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Abstract
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For most people, Hymenoptera stings produce only a transient and bothersome local inflammatory reaction charactcrised b pain, redness and swelling. However, for those who are allergic to components of the venom, a re-sting may cause life-threatening, even fatal, reactions. In such patients correct diagnosis is a prerequisite for effective management, i.e. specific venom immunotherapy (VIT) and generally consists of appropriate skin testing and quantification of venom-specific IgE-antibodies. In spite the high efficiency of properly administered VIT, the molecular and cellular mechanisms of the desensitisation process remain incompletely understood. |
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Language
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English
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Allergy Week 2003, November 15-19, 2003, Ghent, Belgium
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Publication
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Bologna
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Medimond
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2003
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ISBN
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88-7587-017-9
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p. 9-19
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ISI
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000189443400003
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