[Anaphylatic reactions to ant stings]
OBJECTIVE: Relate the occurrence of severe anaphylactic reactions caused by ant stings.METHODS: Case report of severe anaphylactic reaction caused by multiple ant stings, and revision of the literature (Medline and Lilacs). RESULTS: A male patient, white, 2 years-old, suffered multiple stings of small red ants of the species Solenopsis invictas, with the occurrence of severe anaphylactic reactions, and resulting in cortical blindness as a neurological sequel. CONCLUSIONS: The occurrence of such events, not very rare, should be taken in consideration by physicians, once such insects are common in our environment, and their sting can result, sometimes, in severe anaphylactic reactions.
Kipper
D J
DJ
Conselho Federal de Medicina, Brasília, DF, Brazil.
Saldanha
M de O
Mde O
Tessaro
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Lança
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Garcia
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