Stinging Insect Allergy : A Clinician's Guide / edited by Theodore M. Freeman, James M. Tracy.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Freeman, Theodore M., Editor.

Tracy, James M., Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Allergy.

Entomology.

Immunology.

Allergology.

Local Subjects:

Allergology.

Entomology.

Immunology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (319 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed. 2017.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

This comprehensive book thoroughly covers the field of stinging insect allergy; addressing all clinical aspects, including diagnosis and therapeutic recommendations. Stinging Insect Allergy: A Clinician’s Guide begins with a look into the entomologic aspects of Hymenoptera insects (bees, vespids, wasps and ants), which cause nearly all the IgE mediated reactions due to insects. Further chapters single out and examine the unique aspects of common Hymenoptera species, such as bees and fire ants, in rich detail. Later chapters clinically review what is known about non-Hymenoptera biting insects, such as mosquitoes. In addition, multiple chapters address the overlap of Hymenoptera allergy as practiced in North America and Europe, as well as other sciences. Final chapters cover the impact ecology is having on insect allergy; and the impact insect allergy is having on other areas of medicine, such as mast cell disorders. Stinging Insect Allergy: A Clinician’s Guide is an ideal resource for medical students, residents, allergists, and general practitioners alike, and also serves as an important reference text for any practitioner of allergy and immunology who desires a complete picture of Hymenoptera and non-Hymenoptera insect allergy. .

Contents:

Preface

Part 1

1. History of Hymenoptera Allergy

2. Entomological Aspects of Insect Sting Allergy

3. Hymenoptera Venoms: Toxicity, Components, Stability and Standardization

4. Clinical Aspects of Hymenoptera Allergy: IgE Response Stings and Immunotherapy

5. Diagnostic In Vivo and In Vitro Methods in Insect Allergy

6. Pathologic Findings in Hymenoptera Sting Fatalities

7. Treatment of Hymenoptera Reactions: Acute and Prophylactic

8. Adverse Reactions to Skin Testing and Immunotherapy with Hymenoptera Venoms and Whole Body Extracts

9. Duration of Venom Immunotherapy

Part 2

10. Unique Aspects of Bee Allergy and Reactions

11. The Imported Fire Ant: The United States Experience

12. Mosquito Hypersensitivity: Clinical Updates

13. Allergic Reactions to Biting Insects

14. Arthropods and Human Diseases

Part 3

15. Behavior, Ecology, Natural History and Distribution of Stinging Hymenoptera

16. Insect Sting Allergy and Mast Cell Disease

17. Current Remaining Questions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3-319-46192-3