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On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 10:06 AM, Eric Simms <[log in to unmask]>
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> It is primarily (but not entirely) an exposure frequency issue - commercial
> beekeepers thus aren't affected by venom allergies, generally speaking, nor
> are the apitherapy recipients.  Hobbyists and sideliners are probably more
> at risk for developing an allergy to bee venom: ...



Eric, can you clarify? Are you saying it's more dangerous to be stung a
handful of times per year (as far as venom allergies go) than being stung
many, many times? So a commercial beek, who is stung all the time is less at
risk of developing an allergy than a hobbyist, who is stung occasionally?



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