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The sting challenge test - methodology

Publication at Third Faculty of Medicine |
2002

Abstract

Deliberate insect sting challenge is the basic tool lin the Hymenoptera venom allergy diagnostics. Current criteria for clinical sensitivity aassesment, particullarly during or after immunotherapy, can be supplement by the sting challenge.

Current indication, risk and ethical consideration are reviewed, authors describe their protocol of the challenge.