Black [samsum] ant induced anaphylaxis in Saudi Arabia

Mohammed, Al Shahwan; Sultan, Al Khenaizan; Mohammed, Al Khalifa

Mohammed, Al Shahwan; Sultan, Al Khenaizan; Mohammed, Al Khalifa.

Saudi Medical Journal. 2006; 27 (11): 1761-1763

in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-80662

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ABSTRACT

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

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Humans; Female; Ants; Insect Bites and Stings/complications; Anaphylaxis/drug therapy; Emergencies; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Adrenergic Agonists; Epinephrine; Glucocorticoids; Injections, Subcutaneous

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Ants / Epinephrine / Adrenergic Agonists / Emergencies / Glucocorticoids / Anaphylaxis / Injections, Subcutaneous / Insect Bites and Stings / Anti-Inflammatory Agents Type of study: Case report Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Saudi Med. J. Year: 2006

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