common-allergies-js
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An NPM package to import common allergies in a JavaScript application
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{
"id": "bee-sting-018",
"name": "Bee Sting",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Stinging Insect",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Pain, redness, swelling at the sting site (normal reaction)",
"Hives",
"Itching all over the body",
"Swelling of the throat and tongue",
"Difficulty breathing",
"Dizziness or fainting",
"Nausea or stomach cramps"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Wasp and hornet stings (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {
"general": "Around 1-5% of adults have had a severe reaction"
},
"commonSources": ["Honeybees", "Bumblebees"],
"medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Apis mellifera)",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "wasp-sting-019",
"name": "Wasp Sting",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Stinging Insect",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Similar to bee sting allergy symptoms, ranging from mild to severe anaphylaxis"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Bee and hornet stings (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {
"general": "Similar to bee sting allergy"
},
"commonSources": ["Yellow jackets", "Paper wasps"],
"medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Vespula species)",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "fire-ant-sting-020",
"name": "Fire Ant Sting",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Stinging Insect",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Painful red bumps that develop into pus-filled blisters",
"Hives",
"Swelling",
"Itching",
"Difficulty breathing (in severe cases)"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Other ant species (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {
"Southern USA": "Common in regions with fire ants"
},
"commonSources": ["Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta)"],
"medicalName": "Fire ant venom allergy",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "hornet-sting-114",
"name": "Hornet Sting",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Stinging Insect",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Similar to bee and wasp sting allergies, can be severe"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Bee and wasp stings (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"general": "Less common than bee or wasp allergy"},
"commonSources": ["Bald-faced hornets", "European hornets"],
"medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Dolichovespula maculata, Vespa crabro)",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "yellow-jacket-sting-115",
"name": "Yellow Jacket Sting",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Stinging Insect",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Similar to other stinging insect allergies, often with rapid onset"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Wasp stings (often)"],
"prevalence": {"general": "Common cause of stinging insect allergy"},
"commonSources": ["Various Vespula species"],
"medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Vespula squamosa, Vespula vulgaris)",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "mosquito-bite-116",
"name": "Mosquito Bite Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Biting Insect",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Large local swelling and redness",
"Hives",
"Blisters",
"Itching",
"Systemic reactions (rare)"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Other biting insects (less common)"],
"prevalence": {"general": "Relatively common for local reactions, severe allergy is rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various mosquito species"],
"medicalName": "Skeeter syndrome, Mosquito bite hypersensitivity",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Antihistamines, topical corticosteroids, cold compress, avoidance"
},
{
"id": "flea-bite-117",
"name": "Flea Bite Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Biting Insect",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Itchy red bumps, often in clusters",
"Hives",
"Rash around the bite area"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Other biting insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"general": "Common, especially with pet ownership"},
"commonSources": ["Cat fleas", "Dog fleas"],
"medicalName": "Flea bite dermatitis",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, avoidance, treating pets"
},
{
"id": "bed-bug-bite-118",
"name": "Bed Bug Bite Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Biting Insect",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Itchy red welts, often in a line or cluster",
"Hives (in some cases)"
],
"crossReactivity": ["None well-established"],
"prevalence": {"general": "Increasing in prevalence"},
"commonSources": ["Common bed bug (Cimex lectularius)"],
"medicalName": "Bed bug bite reaction",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, avoidance, pest control"
},
{
"id": "biting-fly-allergy-119",
"name": "Biting Fly Allergy (Horsefly, Deerfly)",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Biting Insect",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Painful, itchy bumps",
"Local swelling",
"Hives (rare)"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Other biting flies (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"general": "Common in areas with these flies"},
"commonSources": ["Horseflies (Tabanus species)", "Deerflies (Chrysops species)"],
"medicalName": "Biting fly hypersensitivity",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Cold compress, topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, avoidance"
},
{
"id": "gnat-bite-allergy-120",
"name": "Gnat Bite Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Biting Insect",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Small, itchy red bumps",
"Local swelling"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Other small biting flies (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"general": "Common in many regions"},
"commonSources": ["Various small fly species"],
"medicalName": "Gnat bite reaction",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, cold compress, avoidance"
},
{
"id": "cockroach-allergy-121",
"name": "Cockroach Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Household Pest",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Sneezing",
"Runny nose",
"Itchy, watery eyes",
"Coughing",
"Wheezing",
"Skin rash"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Dust mites (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"Urban areas": "Common, especially in inner cities"},
"commonSources": ["American cockroach", "German cockroach"],
"medicalName": "Cockroach allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "dust-mite-allergy-122",
"name": "Dust Mite Allergy",
"type": "Arachnid (often grouped with insects)",
"category": "Household Allergen",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Sneezing",
"Runny nose",
"Itchy, watery eyes",
"Nasal congestion",
"Coughing",
"Wheezing",
"Itchy skin"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Shellfish (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"Worldwide": "Very common"},
"commonSources": ["House dust"],
"medicalName": "House dust mite allergy",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "moth-allergy-123",
"name": "Moth Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Lepidopteran",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Skin rash",
"Itching",
"Respiratory symptoms (rare)"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Butterfly allergy (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Less common than other insect allergies"},
"commonSources": ["Various moth species"],
"medicalName": "Moth allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids"
},
{
"id": "butterfly-allergy-124",
"name": "Butterfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Lepidopteran",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Skin rash",
"Itching",
"Respiratory symptoms (rare)"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Moth allergy (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Less common than other insect allergies"},
"commonSources": ["Various butterfly species"],
"medicalName": "Butterfly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids"
},
{
"id": "caddisfly-allergy-125",
"name": "Caddisfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Asthma symptoms",
"Rhinitis",
"Conjunctivitis",
"Skin rash"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"Near bodies of water": "Regional prevalence"},
"commonSources": ["Various caddisfly species"],
"medicalName": "Caddisfly hypersensitivity",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, inhaled corticosteroids, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "asian-lady-beetle-allergy-126",
"name": "Asian Lady Beetle Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Beetle",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Rhinitis",
"Conjunctivitis",
"Asthma symptoms",
"Skin rash (rare)"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"North America": "Increasing prevalence in certain regions"},
"commonSources": ["Harmonia axyridis"],
"medicalName": "Asian lady beetle allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "caterpillar-allergy-127",
"name": "Caterpillar Allergy (Contact Dermatitis)",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Lepidopteran Larvae",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Itchy rash",
"Hives",
"Pain or burning sensation"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Other caterpillars (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Occurs upon contact"},
"commonSources": ["Various caterpillar species with irritating hairs or spines"],
"medicalName": "Caterpillar dermatitis",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Washing the area, applying tape to remove hairs, topical corticosteroids, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "locust-allergy-128",
"name": "Locust Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Orthopteran",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Skin rash",
"Itching",
"Respiratory symptoms (rare)"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Grasshopper allergy (often)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various locust species"],
"medicalName": "Locust allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids"
},
{
"id": "grasshopper-allergy-129",
"name": "Grasshopper Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Orthopteran",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Skin rash",
"Itching",
"Respiratory symptoms (rare)"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Locust allergy (often)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various grasshopper species"],
"medicalName": "Grasshopper allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids"
},
{
"id": "ant-allergy-non-fire-ant-130",
"name": "Ant Allergy (excluding Fire Ants)",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Stinging/Biting Insect",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Local reaction at the bite/sting site",
"Hives",
"Swelling",
"Systemic reactions (rare)"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Other ant species (variable)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Less common than fire ant allergy"},
"commonSources": ["Pavement ants", "Carpenter ants"],
"medicalName": "Ant venom/allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test (for some species)"],
"treatment": "Antihistamines, topical corticosteroids, epinephrine auto-injector (if severe)"
},
{
"id": "spider-bite-allergy-131",
"name": "Spider Bite Allergy",
"type": "Arachnid",
"category": "Biting Arachnid",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Local swelling and redness",
"Pain",
"Itching",
"Systemic reactions (rare, except for venomous spiders)"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Other spiders (variable)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Allergic reactions to non-venomous spider bites are rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various spider species"],
"medicalName": "Spider bite hypersensitivity",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Cold compress, pain relievers, antihistamines (if allergic reaction)"
},
{
"id": "tick-bite-allergy-132",
"name": "Tick Bite Allergy (including Alpha-gal Syndrome)",
"type": "Arachnid",
"category": "Biting Arachnid",
"commonSymptoms": [
"Local reaction at the bite site",
"Rash",
"Itching",
"Alpha-gal syndrome symptoms (delayed allergic reaction to red meat)"
],
"crossReactivity": ["Other tick species (variable)", "Mammalian meat (for alpha-gal)"],
"prevalence": {"Regional": "Prevalence varies by tick species and location"},
"commonSources": ["Lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum)", "Other tick species"],
"medicalName": "Tick bite hypersensitivity, Alpha-gal syndrome",
"testingMethods": ["Blood test (for alpha-gal)"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, epinephrine auto-injector (if severe), avoidance of red meat (for alpha-gal)"
},
{
"id": "fruit-fly-allergy-133",
"name": "Fruit Fly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Small Flying Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin rash (rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other small flying insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"},
"commonSources": ["Various fruit fly species"],
"medicalName": "Fruit fly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "drain-fly-allergy-134",
"name": "Drain Fly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Small Flying Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other small flying insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"},
"commonSources": ["Various drain fly species"],
"medicalName": "Drain fly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "housefly-allergy-135",
"name": "Housefly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Common Household Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin rash (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other fly species (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"},
"commonSources": ["Musca domestica"],
"medicalName": "Housefly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "aphid-allergy-136",
"name": "Aphid Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Plant-Feeding Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other plant-feeding insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"},
"commonSources": ["Various aphid species"],
"medicalName": "Aphid allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "thrips-allergy-137",
"name": "Thrips Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Small Flying Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other small flying insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"},
"commonSources": ["Various thrips species"],
"medicalName": "Thrips allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "earwig-allergy-138",
"name": "Earwig Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Household Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other household insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various earwig species"],
"medicalName": "Earwig allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "silverfish-allergy-139",
"name": "Silverfish Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Household Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other household insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"},
"commonSources": ["Lepisma saccharina"],
"medicalName": "Silverfish allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "firebrat-allergy-140",
"name": "Firebrat Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Household Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other household insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Thermobia domestica"],
"medicalName": "Firebrat allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "booklice-allergy-141",
"name": "Booklice Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Small Household Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other small household insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"},
"commonSources": ["Various booklice species"],
"medicalName": "Booklice allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "springtail-allergy-142",
"name": "Springtail Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Small Soil Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other small soil insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various springtail species"],
"medicalName": "Springtail allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "earmite-allergy-143",
"name": "Ear Mite Allergy (in pets, affecting humans indirectly)",
"type": "Arachnid",
"category": "Pet Parasite",
"commonSymptoms": ["Indirectly through pet dander and scratching"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other mites (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Common in pets"},
"commonSources": ["Otodectes cynotis"],
"medicalName": "Ear mite allergen (pet dander)",
"testingMethods": ["Allergy testing to pet dander"],
"treatment": "Treating pets, managing pet dander allergy"
},
{
"id": "chigger-bite-allergy-144",
"name": "Chigger Bite Allergy",
"type": "Arachnid",
"category": "Biting Arachnid",
"commonSymptoms": ["Intense itching", "Red bumps", "Blisters"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other mites (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Common in infested areas"},
"commonSources": ["Trombiculidae family"],
"medicalName": "Chigger dermatitis",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, avoidance"
},
{
"id": "dust-louse-allergy-145",
"name": "Dust Louse Allergy (Termite)",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Wood-Dwelling Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Cockroaches (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"},
"commonSources": ["Various termite species"],
"medicalName": "Termite allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "carpenter-bee-sting-146",
"name": "Carpenter Bee Sting Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Stinging Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Similar to other bee sting allergies"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other bee species (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Less common than honeybee allergy"},
"commonSources": ["Xylocopa species"],
"medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Xylocopa)",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "sweat-bee-sting-147",
"name": "Sweat Bee Sting Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Stinging Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Similar to other bee sting allergies, usually milder"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other bee species (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Less common than honeybee allergy"},
"commonSources": ["Halictidae family"],
"medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Halictidae)",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "bumblebee-sting-148",
"name": "Bumblebee Sting Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Stinging Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Similar to other bee sting allergies"],
"crossReactivity": ["Honeybees (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Less common than honeybee allergy"},
"commonSources": ["Bombus species"],
"medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Bombus)",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "paper-wasp-sting-149",
"name": "Paper Wasp Sting Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Stinging Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Similar to other wasp sting allergies"],
"crossReactivity": ["Yellow jackets (often)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Common cause of wasp allergy"},
"commonSources": ["Polistes species"],
"medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Polistes)",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "cicada-allergy-150",
"name": "Cicada Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Large Flying Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other large flying insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"},
"commonSources": ["Various cicada species"],
"medicalName": "Cicada allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "dragonfly-allergy-151",
"name": "Dragonfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Large Flying Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other large flying insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various dragonfly species"],
"medicalName": "Dragonfly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "damselfly-allergy-152",
"name": "Damselfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Large Flying Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other large flying insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various damselfly species"],
"medicalName": "Damselfly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "mayfly-allergy-153",
"name": "Mayfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin rash"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"Near bodies of water": "Regional prevalence"},
"commonSources": ["Various mayfly species"],
"medicalName": "Mayfly hypersensitivity",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, inhaled corticosteroids, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "stonefly-allergy-154",
"name": "Stonefly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin rash"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"Near bodies of water": "Regional prevalence"},
"commonSources": ["Various stonefly species"],
"medicalName": "Stonefly hypersensitivity",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, inhaled corticosteroids, immunotherapy"
},
{
"id": "cricket-allergy-155",
"name": "Cricket Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Orthopteran",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin rash", "Itching", "Respiratory symptoms (rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Grasshopper and locust allergy (often)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various cricket species"],
"medicalName": "Cricket allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids"
},
{
"id": "katydid-allergy-156",
"name": "Katydid Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Orthopteran",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin rash", "Itching", "Respiratory symptoms (rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Grasshopper and cricket allergy (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various katydid species"],
"medicalName": "Katydid allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids"
},
{
"id": "stick-bug-allergy-157",
"name": "Stick Bug Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Phasmid",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other plant-eating insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various stick bug species"],
"medicalName": "Stick bug allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "mantis-allergy-158",
"name": "Mantis Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Predatory Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other predatory insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various mantis species"],
"medicalName": "Mantis allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "beetle-allergy-general-159",
"name": "Beetle Allergy (excluding Asian Lady Beetles)",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Coleopteran",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin rash (rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Asian Lady Beetles (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"},
"commonSources": ["Various beetle families"],
"medicalName": "Beetle allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "weevil-allergy-160",
"name": "Weevil Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Beetle",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various weevil species"],
"medicalName": "Weevil allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "antlion-allergy-161",
"name": "Antlion Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Neuropteran",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other Neuropterans (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various antlion species"],
"medicalName": "Antlion allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "lacewing-allergy-162",
"name": "Lacewing Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Neuropteran",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other Neuropterans (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various lacewing species"],
"medicalName": "Lacewing allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "flea-beetle-allergy-163",
"name": "Flea Beetle Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Beetle",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various flea beetle species"],
"medicalName": "Flea beetle allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "longhorned-beetle-allergy-164",
"name": "Longhorned Beetle Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Beetle",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various longhorned beetle species"],
"medicalName": "Longhorned beetle allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "scarab-beetle-allergy-165",
"name": "Scarab Beetle Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Beetle",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various scarab beetle species"],
"medicalName": "Scarab beetle allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "click-beetle-allergy-166",
"name": "Click Beetle Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Beetle",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various click beetle species"],
"medicalName": "Click beetle allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "rove-beetle-allergy-167",
"name": "Rove Beetle Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Beetle",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various rove beetle species"],
"medicalName": "Rove beetle allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "water-strider-allergy-168",
"name": "Water Strider Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various water strider species"],
"medicalName": "Water strider allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "backswimmer-allergy-169",
"name": "Backswimmer Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various backswimmer species"],
"medicalName": "Backswimmer allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "water-boatman-allergy-170",
"name": "Water Boatman Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various water boatman species"],
"medicalName": "Water boatman allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "giant-water-bug-allergy-171",
"name": "Giant Water Bug Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Painful bite, potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various giant water bug species"],
"medicalName": "Giant water bug bite reaction/allergy",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "walking-stick-allergy-172",
"name": "Walking Stick Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Phasmid",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other plant-eating insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various walking stick species"],
"medicalName": "Walking stick allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "praying-mantis-allergy-173",
"name": "Praying Mantis Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Predatory Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other predatory insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various praying mantis species"],
"medicalName": "Praying mantis allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "aphid-lion-allergy-174",
"name": "Aphid Lion Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Predatory Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other predatory insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various aphid lion species"],
"medicalName": "Aphid lion allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "ground-beetle-allergy-175",
"name": "Ground Beetle Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Predatory Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other predatory insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various ground beetle species"],
"medicalName": "Ground beetle allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "tiger-beetle-allergy-176",
"name": "Tiger Beetle Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Predatory Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other predatory insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various tiger beetle species"],
"medicalName": "Tiger beetle allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "water-scorpion-allergy-177",
"name": "Water Scorpion Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Painful bite, potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various water scorpion species"],
"medicalName": "Water scorpion bite reaction/allergy",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "dobsonfly-allergy-178",
"name": "Dobsonfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Painful bite, potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"},
"commonSources": ["Corydalus cornutus"],
"medicalName": "Dobsonfly bite reaction/allergy",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "hellgrammite-allergy-179",
"name": "Hellgrammite Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect Larvae",
"commonSymptoms": ["Painful bite, potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insect larvae (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"},
"commonSources": ["Dobsonfly larvae (Corydalus cornutus)"],
"medicalName": "Hellgrammite bite reaction/allergy",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "alderfly-allergy-180",
"name": "Alderfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Sialidae family"],
"medicalName": "Alderfly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "fishfly-allergy-181",
"name": "Fishfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Chauliodinae subfamily"],
"medicalName": "Fishfly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "scorpionfly-allergy-182",
"name": "Scorpionfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Mecopteran",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other Mecopterans (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Panorpidae family"],
"medicalName": "Scorpionfly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "hangingfly-allergy-183",
"name": "Hangingfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Mecopteran",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other Mecopterans (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Bittacidae family"],
"medicalName": "Hangingfly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "snowfly-allergy-184",
"name": "Snowfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Chionea",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other cold-adapted insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Chionea species"],
"medicalName": "Snowfly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "icefly-allergy-185",
"name": "Icefly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Grylloblattodea",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other cold-adapted insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Grylloblattodea order"],
"medicalName": "Icefly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "walking-leaf-allergy-186",
"name": "Walking Leaf Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Phasmid",
"commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other plant-eating insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Phyllium species"],
"medicalName": "Walking leaf allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "water-bug-allergy-general-187",
"name": "Water Bug Allergy (excluding Giant Water Bugs)",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"},
"commonSources": ["Various water bug families"],
"medicalName": "Water bug allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "diving-beetle-allergy-188",
"name": "Diving Beetle Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Beetle",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic beetles (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Dytiscidae family"],
"medicalName": "Diving beetle allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "whirligig-beetle-allergy-189",
"name": "Whirligig Beetle Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Beetle",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic beetles (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Gyrinidae family"],
"medicalName": "Whirligig beetle allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "riffle-beetle-allergy-190",
"name": "Riffle Beetle Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Beetle",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic beetles (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Elmidae family"],
"medicalName": "Riffle beetle allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "water-penny-allergy-191",
"name": "Water Penny Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Beetle Larvae",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic beetle larvae (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Psephenidae family"],
"medicalName": "Water penny allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "hellgrammite-fly-allergy-192",
"name": "Hellgrammite Fly Allergy (Adult Dobsonfly)",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"},
"commonSources": ["Corydalus cornutus"],
"medicalName": "Hellgrammite fly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "alderfly-larvae-allergy-193",
"name": "Alderfly Larvae Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect Larvae",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insect larvae (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Sialidae family"],
"medicalName": "Alderfly larvae allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "fishfly-larvae-allergy-194",
"name": "Fishfly Larvae Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Aquatic Insect Larvae",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insect larvae (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"},
"commonSources": ["Chauliodinae subfamily"],
"medicalName": "Fishfly larvae allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "crane-fly-allergy-195",
"name": "Crane Fly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Fly",
"commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other flies (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"},
"commonSources": ["Tipulidae family"],
"medicalName": "Crane fly allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "midge-allergy-196",
"name": "Midge Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Small Flying Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other small flying insects (rarely)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported in large swarms"},
"commonSources": ["Chironomidae family"],
"medicalName": "Midge allergen sensitization",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines"
},
{
"id": "sandfly-allergy-197",
"name": "Sandfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Small Biting Fly",
"commonSymptoms": ["Itchy bites, potential for allergic reaction"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other small biting flies (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"Regional": "Prevalent in certain tropical and subtropical regions"},
"commonSources": ["Phlebotominae subfamily"],
"medicalName": "Sandfly bite reaction/allergy",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids"
},
{
"id": "blackfly-allergy-198",
"name": "Blackfly Allergy",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Small Biting Fly",
"commonSymptoms": ["Itchy bites, local swelling, potential for allergic reaction"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other small biting flies (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"Regional": "Prevalent in certain regions with flowing water"},
"commonSources": ["Simuliidae family"],
"medicalName": "Blackfly bite reaction/allergy",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids"
},
{
"id": "horse-fly-bite-allergy-199",
"name": "Horse Fly Bite Allergy (Specific Species)",
"type": "Insect",
"category": "Biting Insect",
"commonSymptoms": ["Painful, itchy bumps", "Local swelling", "Hives (rare)"],
"crossReactivity": ["Other horse fly species, deer flies (sometimes)"],
"prevalence": {"General": "Common in areas with these flies"},
"commonSources": ["Tabanus atratus (Black Horse Fly)"],
"medicalName": "Horse fly hypersensitivity (specific species)",
"testingMethods": ["Clinical history"],
"treatment": "Col