The MOST common trigger of severe allergic reactions other than injected penicillin in the United States is/are:
a. Hymenoptera stings
b. Snake bites
c. Food poisoning
d. Jellyfish sting
a
Rationale: a. "Injected penicillin and bee and wasp (Hymenoptera) stings are the two most common causes of fatal anaphylaxis".
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