Stinging insect hypersensitivity: a practice parameter update 2011.

These parameters were developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters, representing the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI); the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI); and the Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. The AAAAI and the ACAAI have jointly accepted responsibility for establishing "Stinging insect hypersensitivity: a practice parameter update II." Because this document incorporated the efforts of many participants, no single individual, including those who served on the Joint Task Force, is authorized to provide an official AAAAI or ACAAI interpretation of these practice parameters.

Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Simulations of the Infrared Spectra of H3O2(-) and D3O2(.).

We present the infrared spectra of H3O2(-) and D3O2(-) calculated using MP2 direct molecular dynamics approach at temperatures of 100 and 300 K. The spectral peaks were assigned using the normal-mode analysis, instantaneous normal-mode analysis, isotopic substitution, polarized infrared absorptions, and analysis of the position-position correlation function. Our results predict the bridging hydrogen stretch between 600 and 900 cm(-1) and bridging hydrogen bend vibrations between 1250 and 1650 cm(-1).

Increased frequency of large local reactions among systemic reactors during subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy.

Background: Large local reactions are not uncommon during allergen immunotherapy (AIT). Dosage adjustments after large local reactions are commonly instituted despite literature that suggests individual large local reactions do not seem to predict subsequent systemic reactions.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between large local reactions and the risk of systemic reactions to AIT.

Allergic reactions to insect stings and bites.

Insect stings are an important cause of anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can also occur from insect bites but is less common. Insect venoms contain several well-characterized allergens that can trigger anaphylactic reactions.

Allergic reactions to Triatoma bites.

Background: Triatoma bugs are best known in the medical community as vectors of trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease). However, bites of Triatoma bugs are a cause of local cutaneous reactions and anaphylaxis, mainly in the western and southwestern United States. The reactions typically occur at night during sleep, and the bite may not be recognized.