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ArticleAllergologie select2026

Species-specific outcomes in wasp sting challenges during venom immunotherapy and their respective follow-up.

Eva Oppel, Felix V Weber, Benjamin Kendziora, Bernhard G Weiss, Paul Severin Wiggenhauser, Friedrich Ihler, Maya Bertlich, Nora Aszodi-Pump, Jennifer Lee Spiegel, Lars E French and 2 more

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Eva OppelDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich.
Felix V WeberDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich.
Benjamin KendzioraDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich.
Bernhard G WeissDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
Paul Severin WiggenhauserDivision of Hand, Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich.
Friedrich IhlerDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Greifswald University Medicine, Greifswald.
Maya BertlichDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich.
Nora Aszodi-PumpDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich.
Jennifer Lee SpiegelDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
Lars E FrenchDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich.
Saskia FreytagThe Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Mattis BertlichDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich.

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Abstract

backgroundInsect venom allergy is a major cause of life-threatening anaphylaxis, with venom immunotherapy (VIT) being the gold standard for prevention. Sting challenges (SC) are used to assess immune tolerance and VIT efficacy, but factors influencing outcomes remain unclear. This study examined whether the stinging insect species affects SC outcomes during VIT and evaluated outcomes during long-term follow-up. MATERIALS AND

methodsA retrospective analysis of 1,163 patients undergoing SC during wasp venom VIT was performed. The stinging species was entomologically confirmed. Associations between SC tolerance and species, skin prick test (SPT) results, venom-specific IgE levels, and treatment duration were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression adjusted for demographics. Follow-up assessed subsequent field stings and systemic reactions.

resultsSCs were conducted with

conclusionSpecies-specific differences influence sting challenge outcomes, suggesting incomplete cross-protection of

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hymenopterainsect speciessting challengewasp allergy

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PMID42852156
PMCPMC13647245

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