A Child Is Stung by a Bee at the Beginning

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Essay

A child is stung by a bee at the beginning of the summer and has mild swelling and itching at the site of the sting. In late summer, the child is stung again, but this time rapidly develops anaphylaxis and is diagnosed with type I hypersensitivity to bee venom. If the child is allergic to bee venom, why was there no reaction after the first bee sting? What specifically happened after the first sting that led to the allergic reaction?

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Definitions:

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a U.S. law designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information.

Health Insurance Portability

The ability to retain health insurance coverage when changing employers or insurance plans, especially significant in contexts like the U.S. healthcare system.

Regulatory Forces

Governmental laws and regulations at the local, state, national, or international level that affect the operations and strategies of businesses.

Department of Health

A government body responsible for protecting public health, including managing healthcare policy, regulations, and services.