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To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of death by bee venom apitherapy due to complications of severe anaphylaxis in a confirmed sensitized patient who was previously tolerant. Previous tolerance to bee stings does not prevent hypersensitivity reaction; however, repeated exposure favors a higher risk of sensitization.

Apitherapy practitioners should be trained in managing severe reactions and should be able to ensure they perform their techniques in a safe environment, with adequate facilities for management of anaphylaxis and rapid access to an intensive care unit in order to prevent suboptimal management, such as delays in treatment (the patient waited 30 minutes before receiving intramuscular adrenaline).

Death due to Live Bee Acupuncture Apitherapy
Vazquez-Revuelta P, Madrigal-Burgaleta R
Allergy Division, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2018; Vol. 28(1): 45-46
doi: 10.18176/jiaci.0202

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