title: Near death of a woman stung by red imported fire ants: management of anaphylaxis.
abstract: Patients with allergic reactions to RIFA should be instructed in avoidance of RIFA and in the administration of epinephrine, given emergency identification information, and referred to an allergist for definitive diagnosis and for desensitization as indicated. RIFA are a growing menace in this country; as their habitat steadily extends north and west, no doubt a growing number of people will be affected by them. Their sting can be acutely life threatening and, as in this one case example, a severe reaction can profoundly affect the life of the victim.
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Owens
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Schuman
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Caldwell
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D000818:Animals; D001000:Ants; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010351:Patient Discharge