wasp allergy
Venom immune overreaction
A wasp allergy is an immune system overreaction to wasp venom, ranging from localized swelling to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
People with severe wasp allergies often carry epinephrine injectors: She discovered her wasp allergy after a sting sent her to the emergency room.
The condition may worsen with repeated stings.
- stingSharp wound from insect
- bee stingInsect's venomous jab
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
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