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Three common findings were derived from this case series. First, the patients developed a rash after an insect bite followed by ACS. Second, immunoglobulin E levels were increased. Finally, OCT identified the aetiology of ACS in this case series as erosion of the culprit lesions.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Kounis syndrome, which is ACS following allergic reactions due to insect bites, is a rare complication. Kounis syndrome is probably not uncommon, but underdiagnosed. It is important for physicians to consider the treatment of Kounis syndrome in the complex course of ACS associated with allergic reactions. Furthermore, patients with a history of Kounis syndrome should avoid antigen exposure during secondary prophylaxis. In some cases, it may take several days from antigen exposure to the onset of ACS. 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