Abstract
Patients suffering from systemic hypersensitive reactions should be referred to a specialist in the field of allergology and immunology for evaluation of their allergy (case history, skin tests and laboratory tests) and, if appropriate, for venom allergen immunotherapy. An emergency medical kit should be supplied to the patient (epinephrine in an autoinjector, antihistamines and corticosteroids).
Venom immunotherapy is a highly effective mode of treatment, after 3-5 years of immunotherapy, most patients with mild to moderate anaphylactic symptoms are fully protected