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PEDIATRIC ANAPHYLAXIS, INSECT STINGS, AND BITES
Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, 1999 Anaphylaxis is a clinical syndrome for which precise definition is difficult largely because the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis are the same as those found with other less severe allergic reactions. Typical manifestations of anaphylaxis include urticaria; angioedema, especially of the eye lids, lips, and glottis; conjunctivitis and lacrimation ...
Dennis R. Ownby
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Allergic Reactions to Insect Stings and Bites
Southern Medical Journal, 2003 Insect stings are an important cause of anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can also occur from insect bites but is less common. Insect venoms contain several well-characterized allergens that can trigger anaphylactic reactions. Effective methods to diagnose insect sting allergy and assess risk of future sting reactions have been developed.
John E. Moffitt
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Poisoning due to Insect and Scorpion Stings/Bites
Human & Experimental Toxicology, 1993 1 A retrospective study, 1980 to 1989 inclusive, of hospital admission cases due to insect and scorpion stings or bites was carried out in the six main central hospitals of Zimbabwe's four main cities. 2 A total of 92 cases were recorded and analysed. This constituted 1.5% of all hospital admissions for poisoning which were analysed during that time.
C F, Nhachi, O M, Kasilo
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