Black (samsum) ant induced anaphylaxis in Saudi Arabia.
Ant allergy is a rare clinical problem that ranges from local to systemic reaction and life-threatening anaphylaxis. Different types of ants including the imported fire ants, the black (samsum) ants, and others, are considered health hazard in many parts of the world. We report a 32-year-old Saudi female from Hafr-Al-Batin in the Northern region of Saudi Arabia, with history of recurrent anaphylaxis following black (samsum) ant stings and we review the related literature. This is the first report of black (samsum) ant allergy in Saudi Arabia.
Al-Shahwan
Mohammed
M
Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Al-Khenaizan
Sultan
S
Al-Khalifa
Mohammed
M
D000322:Adrenergic Agonists / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001000:Ants; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004630:Emergencies; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012529:Saudi Arabia
D000322:Adrenergic Agonists; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D008775:Methylprednisolone; D004837:Epinephrine