Open AccessAnaphylactic reactions to hymenoptera sting - situation in Kazan city and existing problems
Author(s) -
Р. С. Фассахов,
Р. С. Фассахов,
И. Д. Решетникова,
И. Д. Решетникова,
Л. Ф. Сафина,
Л. Ф. Сафина
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
rossijskij allergologičeskij žurnal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2686-682X
pISSN - 1810-8830
DOI - 10.36691/rja562
Subject(s) - sting , hymenoptera , medicine , anaphylactic shock , anaphylaxis , local reaction , anaphylactic reaction , emergency department , anaphylactic reactions , toxicology , emergency medicine , allergy , immunology , biology , psychiatry , engineering , aerospace engineering , botany
Background. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence rate of severe allergic reactions to hymenoptera sting according to data, gathered by specialized allergological department of Kazan hospital No. 7 in 2000-2011. Materials and Methods. 493 patients hospitalized during the period of 2000-2011 with anaphylactic shock (ASh) including 133 patients with ASh to Hymenoptera sting were analised. Results. The study showed a high frequency of ASh developed as a result of hymenoptera sting comparing with total cases of ASh hospitalizations (27%, Cl: 23-31%). In most ASh cases was caused by wasps stings (52%, Cl: 43-60%). Male patients are supposed to be more vulnerable to the risk of stings (58%, Cl: 50-66%). More often ASh showed acute cardiovascular symptoms (79,7%, Cl: 72-85%). Emergency crews used epinefrine in order to relieve ASh only in 30% of cases (30%, Cl: 22-38%). Conclusion. Systemic allergic reactions to Hymenoptera sting prevalence shows the need for registration of allergens for immunotherapy and injection pen with epinefrine for selfhelp in case of ASh development with in the territory of Russian Federation.