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Take our 5 question quiz to see how much you know about
the latest Allergy and Immunology topics. Just click on
the correct answer for each question.
Question 1
According to
a Report from the Committee on Insects (position statement),
all of the following are true regarding hymenoptera venom
immunotherapy discontinuation, EXCEPT:
a)
The duration of VIT is a decision that should be made on
the basis of a through discussion of the issues by the physician
and patient.
b)
The conversion to a negative venom skin test response is
one criterion for stopping VIT in all cases.
c)
Patients who have had mild (hives or angioedema limited
to the skin) or moderate (mild respiratory symptoms) reactions
may discontinue VIT after 3 to 5 years of treatment.
d)
Patients who experienced severe (hypotension, laryngeal
edema, or bronchospasm) sting reactions before VIT is initiated
have a higher risk of more severe sting-induced systemic
reactions if VIT is stopped
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