Insect bites and stings

References

Key articles

Shaker MS, Wallace DV, Golden DBK, et al. Anaphylaxis - a 2020 practice parameter update, systematic review, and Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) analysis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2020 Apr;145(4):1082-123.Full text  Abstract

Golden DBK, Wang J, Waserman S, et al. Anaphylaxis: a 2023 practice parameter update. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2024 Feb;132(2):124-76.Full text  Abstract

Golden DB, Demain J, Freeman T, et al. Stinging insect hypersensitivity: a practice parameter update 2016. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2017 Jan;118(1):28-54. Abstract

Sturm GJ, Varga EM, Roberts G, et al. EAACI guidelines on allergen immunotherapy: Hymenoptera venom allergy. Allergy. 2018 Apr;73(4):744-64.Full text  Abstract

Biló BM, Rueff F, Mosbech H, et al. Diagnosis of Hymenoptera venom allergy. Allergy. 2005 Nov;60(11):1339-49.Full text  Abstract

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