Structural infestations by imported fire ants: a survey with health implications.
This study provides the first baseline estimate of the impact of indoor IFA infestations in all 46 counties of our state. Clinicians need to be alert to the threat of unprovoked stings and possible anaphylaxis among disabled or confined patients in a variety of indoor settings.
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MUSC Agromedicine Program/OEM Program, 19 Hagood Ave., Suite 305 HOT, P.O. Box 250805, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D000818:Animals; D001000:Ants; D005260:Female; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D007300:Insect Control; D008297:Male; D013022:South Carolina / Q000453:epidemiology