The aim of the study was to determine whether a short interval (<2 months) between two consecutive stings influences the development of Hymenoptera venom allergy. The study compared the sting‐interval distribution in 120 allergic patients who experienced a first‐time systemic reaction to a Hymenoptera sting, and in 100 healthy controls. A significant difference in sting‐interval distribution between the two groups was found (P= 0.0001). In 71 of 120 allergic patients, the sting that provoked the systemic reaction had been preceded by another, completely tolerated sting not more than 2 months before. However, in the control group only four subjects out of 100 had received two consecutive stings within less than 2 months. In conclusion, a short interval between two consecutive stings seems to be a risk factor for the onset of Hymenoptera venom allergy. Copyright © 1994, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved

Shortness of interval between two stings as risk factor for developing Hymenoptera venom allergy

Bilo M. B.
Membro del Collaboration Group
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1994-01-01

Abstract

The aim of the study was to determine whether a short interval (<2 months) between two consecutive stings influences the development of Hymenoptera venom allergy. The study compared the sting‐interval distribution in 120 allergic patients who experienced a first‐time systemic reaction to a Hymenoptera sting, and in 100 healthy controls. A significant difference in sting‐interval distribution between the two groups was found (P= 0.0001). In 71 of 120 allergic patients, the sting that provoked the systemic reaction had been preceded by another, completely tolerated sting not more than 2 months before. However, in the control group only four subjects out of 100 had received two consecutive stings within less than 2 months. In conclusion, a short interval between two consecutive stings seems to be a risk factor for the onset of Hymenoptera venom allergy. Copyright © 1994, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved
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