4A85.31

Cutaneous allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to Hymenoptera venom

Reações cutâneas alérgicas ou de hipersensibilidade a veneno de Hymenoptera

Category

Definition

Cutaneous reactions to Hymenoptera venom are hypersensitivity reactions classified into normal local reactions and large local reactions. Large local reaction is defined as a swelling exceeding a diameter of 10 cm which lasts longer than 24 h; blisters may rarely be present.

Index Terms

Cutaneous allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to Hymenoptera venomLocal cutaneous reactionlocal large reactionLarge local reactions to Hymenoptera sting