Citation

Gelder C, Harris J, Williams D. Br. J. Hosp. Med. (HM Pub) 1996; 55(6): 349-352.

Affiliation

Allergy Clinic, St Mary's Hospital, London.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Mark Allen Healthcare Publishers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8696634

Abstract

Insects make up 80% of the animal kingdom with over 800,000 species worldwide. Allergic reactions to bee or wasp stings are common and they may rarely be fatal. Patients who experience systemic sting reactions must receive effective treatment and assessment.

Language: en