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  • Title: Anaphylaxis from insect stings. Myths, controversy, and reality.
    Author: Settipane GA, Boyd GK.
    Journal: Postgrad Med; 1989 Aug; 86(2):273-6, 278, 280-1. PubMed ID: 2666971.
    Abstract:
    Some myths and controversies regarding allergy to insect stings have been resolved through research, and venom immunotherapy now has an important place in the prevention of life-threatening reactions to stings. Both children and adults who had cardiovascular and/or respiratory reactions to their most recent sting are candidates for this treatment, which should be discontinued at the end of 5 years (or sooner, if venom skin tests or radioallergosorbent tests are negative).
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