Contact angioedema and rhinoconjunctivitis caused by Dendrobaena species and Sarcophaga carnaria used as fishing bait.

The flesh fly Sarcophaga carnaria is commonly used as fishing bait. Immunoglobulin (Ig) E-mediated reactions caused by the handling of this bait have been reported. The earthworm Dendrobaena species is increasingly being used as fishing bait but there have been no reported cases of allergy to this species to date.

Work-related anaphylaxis to wasp sting.

Objective: To describe the frequency and epidemiological features of wasp venom allergy in the workplace.

Methods: Retrospective review of 98 adult patients (age 18-65) who suffered an anaphylactic reaction to a wasp sting. Patients were asked about reactions during working hours.