EAACI position paper: Comparing insect hypersensitivity induced by bite, sting, inhalation or ingestion in human beings and animals
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Adverse reactions to insects occur in both human and veterinary patients. Systematic comparison may lead to improved recommendations for prevention and treatment in all species. In this position paper, we summarize the current knowledge on insect allergy induced via stings, bites, inhalation or ingestion, and compare reactions in companion animals to those in people. With few exceptions, the situation in human insect allergy is better documented than in animals. We focus on a review of recent literature and give overviews of the epidemiology and clinical signs. We discuss allergen sources and allergenic molecules to the extent described, and aspects of diagnosis, prophylaxis, management and therapy. © 2019 EAACI and John Wiley and Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
TNO Identifier
862251
ISSN
01054538
Source
Allergy: European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 74(5), pp. 874-887.
Pages
874-887
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