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Medicines bee venomQuestion & answer

bee venom · Medicine question

Can bee venom immunotherapy cause anaphylaxis?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Anaphylaxis is the most serious recognised adverse reaction, although local injection-site reactions are reported more commonly.

Sources for this answer

Alutard Bee Venom Maintenanceemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5

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