What We Know About Sting-Related Deaths? Human Fatalities Caused by Hornet, Wasp and Bee Stings in Europe (1994-2016)

Feás, Xesús; Vidal, Carmen; Remesar, Susana

doi:10.20944/preprints202112.0483.v1

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Evaluation of Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) Trappability in Alto-Minho, Portugal: Commercial vs. Artisanal Equipment, Human Factors, Geography, Climatology, and Vegetation

Mata,

Alonso,

Cano-Díaz

2024

Applied Sciences

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Trapping the Asian hornet remains a viable alternative to monitor its presence, dispersion, and ecological niche. With the objective of evaluating the effectiveness of baits and traps, an Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) capture trial was conducted using combinations of artisanal and commercial baits and traps. The second objective was to explore the relationship between the species’ dispersal patterns and the influence of human, geography, climate, and vegetation factors, to identify the preferred conditions for its colonization. We identified beekeepers in the Alto Minho region of Northern Portugal, where the different combinations of baits and traps were placed. The traps were monitored from February to September 2023, and the captures were counted. The temporal variation of the captures showed a first peak at the beginning of April, corresponding to primary workers. In September, when the trial was halted, the second peak, corresponding to secondary workers, had not yet been reached. The peaks of captures were used to fit models to allow the characterisation of their ecological niche. Statistical analysis of the captures revealed no significant differences. It was concluded that there is no advantage in using the commercial devices and baits tested. The ecological niche where the higher number of captures is observed is characterised by an abundance of vegetation, humidity, and higher temperatures. Elevation and slope also favour the presence of the Asian hornet.

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Evaluation of Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) Trappability in Alto-Minho, Portugal: Commercial vs. Artisanal Equipment, Human Factors, Geography, Climatology, and Vegetation

Mata,

Alonso,

Cano-Díaz

2024

Applied Sciences

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Diagnosis of Hymenoptera Venom Allergy: State of the Art, Challenges, and Perspectives

et al. 2022

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Hymenoptera venom allergy is the most common cause of anaphylaxis in adults and the second-most frequent in children. The proper diagnosis of this life-threatening allergy remains a challenge. This review focuses on the current knowledge regarding diagnostics of Hymenoptera venom allergy. The paper includes a brief description of the representatives of Hymenoptera order and the composition of their venoms. Then, diagnostic tests for allergy to Hymenoptera venom are described. Common diagnostic problems, especially double positivity in tests for IgE antibodies specific to honeybee and wasp venom, are also discussed. Special attention is paid to the search for new diagnostic capabilities using modern methodologies. Multidimensional molecular analysis offers an opportunity to characterize changes in body fluids associated with Hymenoptera venom allergy and yields a unique insight into the cell status. Despite recent developments in the diagnostics of Hymenoptera venom allergy, new testing methodologies are still needed to answer questions and doubts we have.

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Eosinophil–Basophil/Lymphocyte (EB/LR) and Eosinophil–Basophil–Platelet/Lymphocyte (EBP/LR) Ratios Could Serve as Useful Additional Markers for Assessing the Severity of Wasp Allergic Reactions

Urbańska,

Szymański,

Lewicka

et al. 2024

Cells

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Wasp venom allergy can trigger severe allergic reactions, and predicting these acute responses remains challenging. This study evaluates the utility of immune system indexes, particularly the eosinophil–basophil/lymphocyte (EB/LR) and eosinophil–basophil–platelet/lymphocyte (EBP/LR) ratios, in assessing the severity of allergic reactions in patients with wasp venom allergy. A total of 61 patients with confirmed wasp venom allergy were categorized according to the Mueller scale, which classifies the severity of allergic reactions. Blood samples were analyzed for total and specific IgE levels alongside a range of hematological and biochemical parameters. This study found significant differences in the EB/LR and EBP/LR indexes between patients with mild (Mueller I–II) and severe (Mueller III–IV) allergic reactions, with higher values indicating more severe responses. However, no significant differences were observed in other immune indexes, such as the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, systemic immune-inflammation index, and systemic inflammatory response index, as well as in additional blood parameters. These findings suggest that the EB/LR and EBP/LR ratios may serve as useful markers for predicting the severity of allergic reactions in patients with wasp venom allergy. This is the first study to establish such a link, although further research with larger cohorts is necessary to confirm these results and their potential application in clinical settings.

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What We Know About Sting-Related Deaths? Human Fatalities Caused by Hornet, Wasp and Bee Stings in Europe (1994-2016)

Cited by 10 publications

References 46 publications

Evaluation of Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) Trappability in Alto-Minho, Portugal: Commercial vs. Artisanal Equipment, Human Factors, Geography, Climatology, and Vegetation

Evaluation of Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) Trappability in Alto-Minho, Portugal: Commercial vs. Artisanal Equipment, Human Factors, Geography, Climatology, and Vegetation

Diagnosis of Hymenoptera Venom Allergy: State of the Art, Challenges, and Perspectives

Eosinophil–Basophil/Lymphocyte (EB/LR) and Eosinophil–Basophil–Platelet/Lymphocyte (EBP/LR) Ratios Could Serve as Useful Additional Markers for Assessing the Severity of Wasp Allergic Reactions

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