Climate changes and Hymenoptera venom allergy: are there some connections?

Turillazzi, Stefano; Turillazzi, Francesco

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“…Climate change, habitat destruction and accidental introduction of invasive species are drastically changing the distribution of some clinically relevant insects among different geographical regions [48]. In Europe, P. dominula has expanded its habitat toward Central and Northern Europe [49].…”

Section: Potential Novel Elicitors Of Hymenoptera Venom Allergy In Eumentioning

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Current challenges in molecular diagnostics of insect venom allergy

2020

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Background Advanced component-resolved diagnostics (CRD) in Hymenoptera venom allergy (HVA) has improved the precise description of individual sensitization profiles. However, diagnostic gaps, peptidebased cross-reactivity, early identification of severe reactors and diagnosis of patients with a clear history of sting reactions but negative specific IgE and skin tests, remain challenging. Methods Systematic literature search in PubMed and critical analysis of recently published studies on insect venom allergy diagnostics. Results and discussion CRD has increased the sensitivity of IgE testing and improved the discrimination of primary sensitization from irrelevant cross-reactivity, ultimately providing a better rationale for therapeutic decisions. Despite these major advances, there is still room for improvement in routine HVA diagnostics. Peptide based cross-reactivity among homologous allergens from Vespinae and Polistinae venoms as well as still existing diagnostic gaps are particularly challenging. No marker allergens are currently available to differentiate Vespula and Polistes sensitizations. Several strategies including clinical setting of basophil activation test (BAT) for routine diagnostics, venomic analysis for the identification of novel allergens and characterization of the molecular basis of A. Perez-Riverol · T. Jakob ( )

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Section: Potential Novel Elicitors Of Hymenoptera Venom Allergy In Eumentioning

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Current challenges in molecular diagnostics of insect venom allergy

2020

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“…Furthermore, Münstedt et al ( 19 ), reported the occurrence of more severe non-allergic reactions to bee venom during the spring months when compared to later periods. It is also important to consider the impact of climate change, as the available data support the presence of positive correlations between climate change and HVA ( 38 ).…”

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The Prevalence of Self-Reported Systemic Allergic Reaction to Hymenoptera Venom in Beekeepers Worldwide: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

Carli,

Locatelli,

Košnik

et al. 2024

Slovenian Journal of Public Health

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Background Beekeepers represent a high-allergic risk population group due to their unavoidable seasonal or persistent exposure to the elicitors of Hymenoptera venom allergy, bees in particular. A systematic literature review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of self-reported systemic allergic reaction to Hymenoptera venom among beekeepers worldwide. Methods We rigorously reviewed and conducted meta-analysis on observational studies retrieved from seven electronic databases (MEDLINE via PubMed, Web of Science Core Collection, Scopus, Academic Search Complete, ScienceDirect, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Zoological Record), spanning data from inception to August 1, 2023. The Joanna Briggs Institute Prevalence Critical Appraisal Tool was employed to assess the risk of bias. A meta-analysis was conducted to synthesize evidence. Results Out of 468 studies, eight original articles met the inclusion criteria. The estimated overall lifetime and one-year prevalence of self-reported systemic allergic reaction to bee venom were 23.7% (95% CI: 7.7–53.4) and 7.3% (95% CI: 5.8–9.2), respectively. The estimated lifetime prevalence of self-reported systemic allergic reaction to bee venom for grades III–IV (severe systemic allergic reaction) was 6.0% (95% CI: 3.0–11.7). In general, substantial heterogeneity and a high risk of bias were observed across the majority of studies. The impact of geographical location and climate differences on the estimated lifetime prevalence is suggestive for severe systemic allergic reaction. Conclusions Future observational cross-sectional studies should employ rigorous study designs, using validated questionnaires, and thoroughly report the observed health outcomes, verified by physicians.

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“…In Finland (~5,5 million habitants), there is fewer than one death per year caused by wasp sting (Hirvonen and Jäntti 1995), whereas in neighboring Sweden (over 10 million habitants), there have been two deaths annually (Johansson et al 1991). The situation may change, however, with increasing human-wasp encounters due to wasp distribution shifts with climate change (Sumner 2022;Turillazzi and Turillazzi 2017). According to Smallheer (2013), 0.05 to 5% of the human population has hypersensitivity to Hymenoptera venom (bees, wasps, and hornets).…”

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“…Urbanization affects wasp populations in several ways: urbanization destroys and fragments habitats but also provides novel biotopes with the potential to provide shelter, nest sites, and food (McDonald et al 2013;Turillazzi and Turillazzi 2017). The changing environment may increase human-wasp encounters, further highlighting the need to develop strategies for living well together.…”

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Developing response-ability in human-wasp encounters

Santaoja

Torniainen

Komonen

2023

FJHAS

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Learning to live with unloved others is crucial in the ecological crisis. Unloved wasps are feared and disliked for their sting. Understanding of their ecological importance is increasing, however. Human-wasp encounters are changing with environmental changes, and strategies for multispecies cohabitation are needed. This multispecies study highlights features of wasp biology affecting human-wasp encounters and analyzes how conflicted human-wasp relations could be mitigated. The geographical focus is Finland, in the Northern boreal region. Biological analysis specified spatiotemporal aspects affecting human-wasp encounters: human and wasp habitats and preferences overlap ubiquitously. From a media analysis, we identified contextual strategies for living with wasps: exterminating, repelling, relocating, and giving space. Wasps do not receive only bad press – human-wasp relations are diverse and contextual. Knowledge of wasp ecology may allow for cultivating response-ability in multispecies encounters. Media provides information and narratives that allow reinterpreting wasp “aggression” as a vulnerable multispecies condition. Human-wasp encounters are corporeal and often preferably avoided. Therefore, methods that allow developing intimacy without proximity may be used for reflecting on human-wasp relations. One such method is crocheting decoy wasp nests. Human-wasp encounters could be mitigated by species-specific strategies that assess the risk involved. However, developing such strategies is difficult because wasps are often confused with other black-and-yellow insects.

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Climate changes and Hymenoptera venom allergy: are there some connections?

Cited by 10 publications

References 32 publications

Current challenges in molecular diagnostics of insect venom allergy

Current challenges in molecular diagnostics of insect venom allergy

The Prevalence of Self-Reported Systemic Allergic Reaction to Hymenoptera Venom in Beekeepers Worldwide: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

Developing response-ability in human-wasp encounters

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