
Allergies to Insect Stings
📋Overview
Allergies to insect stings refer to hypersensitive immune reactions triggered by venom from stinging insects such as bees, wasps, hornets, and fire ants. This term encompasses a spectrum from localized allergic responses to systemic anaphylaxis. The modern preferred terminology includes Hymenoptera venom allergy or insect venom allergy.
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