1/6/2024 - Venom Hypersensitivity: Recent Guideline Updates and Options for the Future

1/6/2024 - Venom Hypersensitivity: Recent Guideline Updates and Options for the Future

Karen Anstey, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Oregon Health & Science University PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES: 1. Understand updates in guidelines for tryptase and c-KIT analysis in those with a history of venom allergy 2. Recognize factors associated with anaphylaxis severity that may influence venom immunotherapy 3. Describe component testing for venoms and it’s utility in venom allergy evaluation