Venom allergy, risk factors for systemic reactions and the knowledge levels among Turkish beekeepers

EDİGER D., Terzioglu K., Ozturk R. T.

ASIA PACIFIC ALLERGY, vol.8, no.2, 2018 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.5415/apallergy.2018.8.e15
  • Journal Name: ASIA PACIFIC ALLERGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Allergic reactions developing after bee sting can be severe and life-threatening. According to epidemiological data, serious systemic reactions range between 1.2%-3%, and this is 2-3 times higher (6%) in beekeeping. In different beekeepers' populations, risk factors of systemic reactions have been investigated and diverse results have been found.