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fire ant sting |
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fire ant sting, a potentially lethal venomous injection of piperidine alkaloids by a fire ant. The ant attaches itself to the skin with its mandibles and injects venom through a stinger in the posterior part of its abdomen. The ant injects repeatedly as it rotates its body around the attachment site. All victims experience a local wheal and flare reaction that lasts up to an hour, followed by formation of a sterile pustule. The pustule sloughs off after about 48 hours but is followed by itching that may last for days. Fire ant stings are a common cause of anaphylaxis in the southern United States. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| If you get stung: Fire ant stings produce an intense
searing sensation, which can last for a few days. Recently, a neighbor of ours who had been treated for anaphylaxis to a fire ant sting was stung again while jogging in the neighborhood. Safeguard pets--kenneled or confined pests are defenseless against fire ant stings. |
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