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Allergy to bee stings could be a protective mechanism

Allergy to the venom in bee stings may be an immune response that prepares the body to withstand a potentially fatal dose of the poison, according to new research from Stanford University School of Medicine. For most people, a bee sting results in some temporary pain and discomfort. But a small minority have a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylactic shock, which includes a drop in blood pressure, itchy hives and breathing problems, and can cause death if not treated straight away…

Contributing Source:: Medical News Today




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