The duration of treatment is usually 3-5 years. For these reasons, people should be evaluated by a clinical immunology/allergy specialist before initiation of AIT is considered. There is currently only limited access to Jack Jumper ant AIT.ĪIT is not yet available for treating tick allergy or reactions triggered by other species of ants and wasps.ĪIT is not helpful in patients with large local swellings alone and may not be necessary in patients with isolated rashes. Rebates are available for this treatment on the PBS in Australia and by Pharmac in New Zealand. Native Australian Bees and the Green Ant of Queensland can also cause allergic reactions.Īllergen immunotherapy can reduce the severity of allergyĪllergen immunotherapy (AIT) is also known as desensitisation and can help to switch off allergy over time and this is effective treatment for allergies to bee and wasp stings.It is a very aggressive ant and its sting can cause severe local pain. It can be recognised by its characteristic hopping motion when it walks. The major cause of anaphylaxis from ant stings is the Australian Jack Jumper ant (Myrmecia pilosula), a medium sized black bull ant most prevalent down the eastern side of Australia and Tasmania.Although the Paper Wasp is responsible for the majority of serious stings, the European Wasp is becoming an increasing problem in Australia. Paper Wasps and European Wasps can sting multiple times.The honeybee is the most common cause of allergic reactions to insects in Australia.Allergy to one type of stinging insect does not usually increase the risk of an allergic reaction to another. Although stinging insects belong to order of hymenoptera (which means membranous winged insects), their venoms are very different.Symptoms include an all over rash, swelling of tongue or throat, trouble breathing, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and a drop in blood pressure (shock). Effective treatments are available to treat allergic reactions to bites and stings.ĪSCIA PCC Allergic reactions to bites and stings 2019 133.63 KB Stinging insects are a common cause of anaphylaxisĪllergies to venoms from stinging insects (bees, wasps and ants) are one of the most common causes of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in Australia. Insect bites are a less common cause of anaphylaxis than insect stings. Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insects are usually due to bees, wasps or the Australian Jack Jumper ant. Most insect bites and stings result in a localised itch and swelling that settles within a few days.
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