Venom allergy, risk factors for systemic reactions and the knowledge levels among Turkish beekeepers
ASIA PACIFIC ALLERGY, vol.8, no.2, 2018 (ESCI)
- 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.