Abstract:Background. Although exposure to stings has been identified as the main risk factor for anaphylaxis due to Hymenoptera venom allergy, professional beekeepers receive hundreds of them yearly without developing systemic reactions. This study aims to analyse the immunological profile of people exposed to bee stings. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted. Participants were recruited and classified into three groups: allergic patients (AP) experiencing systemic reactions after bee stings, with a positive i… Show more
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