Insect sting allergy potentially something very serious and can lead to anaphylaxis, which is potentially life-threatening. The majority of individuals who receive a sting from an insect experience local reactions. It is estimated that 5-10% of individuals will experience a generalized systemic reaction that can involve symptoms ranging from hives to wheezing and even anaphylaxis. In the United States approximately 40 people die each year from anaphylaxis due to stinging insect allergy. Potentially life-threatening reactions occur in 3% of adults and 0.4–0.8% of children. A 2012 meta-analysis found that venom immunotherapy is an effective prophylactic treatment against insect bite and sting allergic reactions,
For the Term of His Natural Life "His Convict Bride" or "For the Term of Her Natural Life" (1918) also alluded to Clarke's work. Note that many different editions of this book exist. Dr Lurline Stuart (PhD), Research Associate at the National Centre for Australian Studies at Monash University, has produced an edition that shows a core text and the variations, with detailed commentary, from the other texts that were produced during Clarke's life. See http://hass.unsw.adfa.edu.au/ASEC/HNL_Blurb.html This edition contains various typographical errors throughout the text. For the Term of His Natural Life For the Term of His Natural Life, written by Marcus Clarke, was published in the