Multiple stings by imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta), without systemic effects.
This is the first case report of imported fire ants invading a building and aggressively attacking a human being, resulting in multiple stings. This case illustrates that, although the venom has a high LD50 in mice, it does not induce toxic systemic effects in humans when the venom is introduced intradermally.
Diaz
J D
JD
Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa.
Lockey
R F
RF
Stablein
J J
JJ
Mines
H K
HK
D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D000862:Ant Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001000:Ants / Q000145:classification; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D000862:Ant Venoms; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists