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