Insect Allergy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three families associated within the order Hymenoptera that have been implicated in hypersensitivity reactions?
A
- The Apidae
- The Vespidae
- The Formicidae
2
Q
What stinging insects belong to the Apidae family?
A
- Honey Bee
- Bumble Bee
3
Q
What stinging insects are part of the vespid family?
A
- White Faced Hornet
- Yellow Jacket
- Yellow Hornet
- Wasp
4
Q
How is a stinging insect hypersensitivity diagnosed?
A
With a clinical history of a systemic reaction and evidence of specific IgE antibodies to insect venom
5
Q
What venoms are included in mixed vespids?
A
- Yellow Jacket
- Yellow Hornet
- White Faced Hornet
