Anaphylaxis due to insect venom

Definition

Anaphylaxis due to insect venom is a severe systemic hypersensitivity reaction with rapid onset of cutaneous, vascular or respiratory symptoms and signs, either singly or in any combination after exposure (mainly by sting) to an insect venom in a sensitized patient.

Exclusions

• Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, Substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, Venoms or toxins (NE61)

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Nearby in Anaphylaxis

• 4A84.0Anaphylaxis due to allergic reaction to food
• 4A84.1Drug-induced anaphylaxis
• 4A84.3Anaphylaxis provoked by physical factors
• 4A84.4Anaphylaxis due to inhaled allergens
• 4A84.5Anaphylaxis due to contact with allergens
• 4A84.6Anaphylaxis secondary to mast cell disorder
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified