Multiple fire ant stings. A complication of alcoholism

Smith, J. D.

doi:10.1001/archderm.103.4.438

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“…As stated previ ously, even at relatively high doses, IFA venom has no sys temic effects in the absence of hypersensitivity [24,25]. Therefore, a hypersensitivity reaction might be the most likely etiology of the seizures.…”

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Adverse Neurologic Reactions to the Sting of the Imported Fire Ant

Candiotti

Lamas²

1993

Int Arch Allergy Immunol

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While the cutaneous manifestations of the imported fire ant (IFA) sting are well known, neurologic sequalae are much more unusual. We report 2 cases of grand mal seizures associated with the sting of the IFA. The first patient suffered numerous stings without evidence of systemic reactions prior to the onset of the seizure. The second patient had manifestations of anaphylaxis prior to the occurrence of seizure. In both cases, the onset of seizures was delayed. As the geographic range of the IFA increases and more patients are stung, unusual reactions will be seen in greater frequency.

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“…If so, then the frequency of seizures would increase in proportion to the amount of venom in troduced into the patient. However, no seizures have been reported in patients with thousands of stings [24,25]. It may not even be necessary for the toxic component to gain direct access to the CNS to affect seizure behavior.…”

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Adverse Neurologic Reactions to the Sting of the Imported Fire Ant

Candiotti

Lamas²

1993

Int Arch Allergy Immunol

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“…They can cause agricultural damage by eating the seeds, roots, and stems of various crops. In addition, they have been observed to destroy animal eggs, devour young bees, and kill young, low-nesting birds (13). Stings from the ants occur frequently on children's ankles and feet during the summer months (3,14,15).…”

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“…Secondary complications frequently involve bacteria) infections. Chronically ill or intoxicated patients, who may receive many stings, are the ones in whom they most commonly occur (13). The originally sterile fluid in the pustules becomes contaminated after the person scratches the lesions.…”

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Imported Fire Ant Stings: Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

Cohen¹

1992

Pediatric Dermatology

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“…Sleeping on fire ant mounds may be extremely dangerous. 13 Delayed reactions to Hymenoptera stings are uncommon. They include local skin necrosis, serum sickness, thrombocytopenic purpura, acute tubular necrosis, hepatic failure and neurologic changes.…”

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