Abstract

The purpose of this study is to further define what percentage of individuals with a positive history and skin test will react on a challenge sting, along with the question of whether a single sting is adequate. Another aspect of this study involves an attempt to determine parameters predictive of a reaction, so that challenge stings are no longer necessary. Most of these will be laboratory studies, which require only the drawing of blood. In conclusion, the benefits of this study are to monitor these reactions in a controlled clinical setting, to develop more accurate markers for insect sting allergy to detect the individuals who are susceptible to severe reactions, and to avoid unnecessary therapy in many patients.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR002719-15
Application #
6309416
Study Section
Project Start
1999-12-01
Project End
2000-11-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
15
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Johns Hopkins University
Department
Type
DUNS #
045911138
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21218

  Publications

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