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2. Toxicology of red imported fire ant venom - Wikipedia

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   The stings of the red imported fire ant in animals are painful, and may prove life-threatening. [70] In dogs, stings from the red imported fire ant can cause pustular dermatosis, a condition where pustules appear in crops as a result of the ant sting. [71] After getting stung, the immediate response consists of erythema and swelling.

3. Ant venom - Wikipedia

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   Particularly painful are stings from fire ants, although the bullet ant's sting is considered by some to be the most painful insect sting. [3]: 450 First aid for fire ant bites includes external treatments and oral medicines. [citation needed] External treatments: a topical steroid cream (hydrocortisone), or one containing Aloe vera [4]

4. 20 Common Pictures of Bug Bites and How to Identify Their ...

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   Fire ant bites. iStock. ... Swelling at the bite site. Mild pain. Itching swollen area, mild pain, itching. Dr. Ng says cleaning and cold compresses can reduce the pain. Monitor for infection.

5. 11 common bug bites — and photos to help you identify them

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   Ant bites tend to be small, swollen bumps that appear in clusters, Kassouf says. Fire ants also sting humans, Frye says, which can cause small pus-filled bumps on the skin, according to the ...

6. These Pictures Will Help You ID the Most Common Bug Bites and ...

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   Ant Bites and Stings. What they look like: Some ants can bite and sting. If you’re dealing with an aggressive one, it’s probably a fire ant, which are more common in the southern states. Fire ...

7. Insect sting allergy - Wikipedia

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   The swelling, if allergic, can be helped by the provision of an anti-histamine ointment as well as an ice pack. This is the typical response for all biting insects and many people have this common reaction. Mosquito allergy may result in a collection of symptoms called skeeter syndrome that occur after a bite.

8. An infestation of 'aggressive' red fire ants hits Santa ... - AOL

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   In rare cases, people have died after numerous bites from the venomous red imported fire ant. "[Death is] a risk for anybody that's susceptible to anaphylactic shock," said Hoddle.

9. Ants of medical importance - Wikipedia

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   Red bulldog ant. Bulldog ants, from the genus Myrmecia, are native to Australia, with all but one of the ninety or so species found on the continent. Belonging to the ant subfamily Myrmeciinae, they are among the most primitive extant ants in the world. This species is known to cause some fatalities in sensitive humans. [11] Bullet ant