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Venom-induced anaphylaxis

MedGen UID:
576116
•Concept ID:
C0344159
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonym: Anaphylaxis caused by venom
SNOMED CT: Venom-induced anaphylaxis (241930003); Anaphylaxis caused by venom (241930003)
 
HPO: HP:0500096

Definition

A form of anaphylaxis that is triggered by exposure to venom. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVVenom-induced anaphylaxis

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Anaphylaxis: Long-term management and resources.
Navalpakam A, Thanaputkaiporn N, Poowuttikul P
Allergy Asthma Proc 2023 Jan 1;44(1):35-44. doi: 10.2500/aap.2023.44.220089. PMID: 36719689
Spread of stinging ants to oceanic islands, and the need to raise awareness of prevention and treatment of ant stings.
Hoffmann BD, Ducarme F, Bradford D, Martinez S
Emerg Med Australas 2023 Aug;35(4):560-563. Epub 2023 Jan 3 doi: 10.1111/1742-6723.14165. PMID: 36596650
Short- and long-term management of cases of venom-induced anaphylaxis is suboptimal.
Tritt A, Gabrielli S, Zahabi S, Clarke A, Moisan J, Eisman H, Morris J, Restivo L, Shand G, Ben-Shoshan M
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2018 Aug;121(2):229-234.e1. Epub 2018 Apr 12 doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2018.04.006. PMID: 29656144

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Anaphylaxis: Long-term management and resources.
Navalpakam A, Thanaputkaiporn N, Poowuttikul P
Allergy Asthma Proc 2023 Jan 1;44(1):35-44. doi: 10.2500/aap.2023.44.220089. PMID: 36719689
Health-related quality of life in food and venom induced anaphylaxis and role of influencing factors.
Höfer V, Martini M, Dölle-Bierke S, Worm M, Bilò MB
Clin Exp Allergy 2023 Mar;53(3):295-306. Epub 2022 Dec 23 doi: 10.1111/cea.14268. PMID: 36565032
Different phenotypes of drug-induced anaphylaxis-Data from the European Anaphylaxis Registry.
Hanschmann T, Francuzik W, Dölle-Bierke S, Hofmeier KS, Grabenhenrich L, Ruëff F, Renaudin JM, Pföhler C, Treudler R, Bilò MB, Lang R, Ensina LF, Christoff G, Cardona V, Wagner N, Reider N, Müller S, Dickel H, Worm M
Allergy 2023 Jun;78(6):1615-1627. Epub 2022 Dec 20 doi: 10.1111/all.15612. PMID: 36479710
Phenotype and risk factors of venom-induced anaphylaxis: A case-control study of the European Anaphylaxis Registry.
Francuzik W, Ruëff F, Bauer A, Bilò MB, Cardona V, Christoff G, Dölle-Bierke S, Ensina L, Fernández Rivas M, Hawranek T, O'B Hourihane J, Jakob T, Papadopoulos NG, Pföhler C, Poziomkowska-Gęsicka I, Van der Brempt X, Scherer Hofmeier K, Treudler R, Wagner N, Wedi B, Worm M
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2021 Feb;147(2):653-662.e9. Epub 2020 Jun 22 doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2020.06.008. PMID: 32585173
Hymenoptera venom-induced anaphylaxis and hereditary alpha-tryptasemia.
O'Connell MP, Lyons JJ
Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2020 Oct;20(5):431-437. doi: 10.1097/ACI.0000000000000678. PMID: 32769710Free PMC Article

Diagnosis

Anaphylaxis: Long-term management and resources.
Navalpakam A, Thanaputkaiporn N, Poowuttikul P
Allergy Asthma Proc 2023 Jan 1;44(1):35-44. doi: 10.2500/aap.2023.44.220089. PMID: 36719689
Different phenotypes of drug-induced anaphylaxis-Data from the European Anaphylaxis Registry.
Hanschmann T, Francuzik W, Dölle-Bierke S, Hofmeier KS, Grabenhenrich L, Ruëff F, Renaudin JM, Pföhler C, Treudler R, Bilò MB, Lang R, Ensina LF, Christoff G, Cardona V, Wagner N, Reider N, Müller S, Dickel H, Worm M
Allergy 2023 Jun;78(6):1615-1627. Epub 2022 Dec 20 doi: 10.1111/all.15612. PMID: 36479710
Genetic Regulation of Tryptase Production and Clinical Impact: Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia, Mastocytosis and Beyond.
Sprinzl B, Greiner G, Uyanik G, Arock M, Haferlach T, Sperr WR, Valent P, Hoermann G
Int J Mol Sci 2021 Feb 28;22(5) doi: 10.3390/ijms22052458. PMID: 33671092Free PMC Article
Hymenoptera Venom Extracts in Clinical Practice.
Tracy JM, Golden DBK
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2018 Nov-Dec;6(6):1856-1862. Epub 2018 Sep 1 doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2018.08.015. PMID: 30179742
Algorithm for the diagnosis of anaphylaxis and its validation using population-based data on emergency department visits for anaphylaxis in Florida.
Harduar-Morano L, Simon MR, Watkins S, Blackmore C
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2010 Jul;126(1):98-104.e4. Epub 2010 Jun 11 doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2010.04.017. PMID: 20541247Free PMC Article

Therapy

Anaphylaxis: Long-term management and resources.
Navalpakam A, Thanaputkaiporn N, Poowuttikul P
Allergy Asthma Proc 2023 Jan 1;44(1):35-44. doi: 10.2500/aap.2023.44.220089. PMID: 36719689
Health-related quality of life in food and venom induced anaphylaxis and role of influencing factors.
Höfer V, Martini M, Dölle-Bierke S, Worm M, Bilò MB
Clin Exp Allergy 2023 Mar;53(3):295-306. Epub 2022 Dec 23 doi: 10.1111/cea.14268. PMID: 36565032
Different phenotypes of drug-induced anaphylaxis-Data from the European Anaphylaxis Registry.
Hanschmann T, Francuzik W, Dölle-Bierke S, Hofmeier KS, Grabenhenrich L, Ruëff F, Renaudin JM, Pföhler C, Treudler R, Bilò MB, Lang R, Ensina LF, Christoff G, Cardona V, Wagner N, Reider N, Müller S, Dickel H, Worm M
Allergy 2023 Jun;78(6):1615-1627. Epub 2022 Dec 20 doi: 10.1111/all.15612. PMID: 36479710
Hymenoptera venom-induced anaphylaxis and hereditary alpha-tryptasemia.
O'Connell MP, Lyons JJ
Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2020 Oct;20(5):431-437. doi: 10.1097/ACI.0000000000000678. PMID: 32769710Free PMC Article
Hymenoptera Venom Extracts in Clinical Practice.
Tracy JM, Golden DBK
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2018 Nov-Dec;6(6):1856-1862. Epub 2018 Sep 1 doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2018.08.015. PMID: 30179742

Prognosis

The sudden onset of mastocytosis in the course of venom-induced anaphylactic reaction in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome.
Rybicka M, Helbig G, Woźniczka K, Kopera M, Pająk J, Kyrcz-Krzemień S
Wiad Lek 2015;68(2):211-4. PMID: 26181160
Update on allergy immunotherapy: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology/European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology/PRACTALL consensus report.
Burks AW, Calderon MA, Casale T, Cox L, Demoly P, Jutel M, Nelson H, Akdis CA
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2013 May;131(5):1288-96.e3. Epub 2013 Mar 14 doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2013.01.049. PMID: 23498595
Higher mast cell load decreases the risk of Hymenoptera venom-induced anaphylaxis in patients with mastocytosis.
van Anrooij B, van der Veer E, de Monchy JG, van der Heide S, Kluin-Nelemans JC, van Voorst Vader PC, van Doormaal JJ, Oude Elberink JN
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2013 Jul;132(1):125-30. Epub 2013 Mar 14 doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2012.12.1578. PMID: 23498593
New directions in immunotherapy.
Cox L, Compalati E, Kundig T, Larche M
Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 2013 Apr;13(2):178-95. doi: 10.1007/s11882-012-0335-7. PMID: 23315329
A population-based epidemiologic study of emergency department visits for anaphylaxis in Florida.
Harduar-Morano L, Simon MR, Watkins S, Blackmore C
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2011 Sep;128(3):594-600.e1. Epub 2011 Jun 28 doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2011.04.049. PMID: 21714994Free PMC Article

Clinical prediction guides

Occupational anaphylaxis-Data from the anaphylaxis registry.
Worm M, Höfer V, Dölle-Bierke S, Bilo MB, Hartmann K, Sabouraud-Leclerc D, Treudler R
Allergy 2024 Mar;79(3):702-710. Epub 2023 Dec 13 doi: 10.1111/all.15974. PMID: 38093663
Higher mast cell load decreases the risk of Hymenoptera venom-induced anaphylaxis in patients with mastocytosis.
van Anrooij B, van der Veer E, de Monchy JG, van der Heide S, Kluin-Nelemans JC, van Voorst Vader PC, van Doormaal JJ, Oude Elberink JN
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2013 Jul;132(1):125-30. Epub 2013 Mar 14 doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2012.12.1578. PMID: 23498593
Over- and underestimated parameters in severe Hymenoptera venom-induced anaphylaxis: cardiovascular medication and absence of urticaria/angioedema.
Stoevesandt J, Hain J, Kerstan A, Trautmann A
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2012 Sep;130(3):698-704.e1. Epub 2012 May 1 doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2012.03.024. PMID: 22554708
A population-based epidemiologic study of emergency department visits for anaphylaxis in Florida.
Harduar-Morano L, Simon MR, Watkins S, Blackmore C
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2011 Sep;128(3):594-600.e1. Epub 2011 Jun 28 doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2011.04.049. PMID: 21714994Free PMC Article
Anaphylaxis caused by the new ant, Pachycondyla chinensis: demonstration of specific IgE and IgE-binding components.
Kim SS, Park HS, Kim HY, Lee SK, Nahm DH
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2001 Jun;107(6):1095-9. doi: 10.1067/mai.2001.114341. PMID: 11398091

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