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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. Bug bites made her pass out. It took doctors 8 years to find ...

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   Given her expertise as a registered nurse, Zinsmeyer surmised that she had an unusual allergy to fire-ant bites. She started visiting an allergist, who suggested allergy shots for fire-ant bites ...

4. 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]

5. 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

6. Mosquitoes, bees, ticks and more: How to treat bites and ...

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   In the case of fire ants, these bumps can turn into pus-filled blisters. If you have an ant bite or sting, Goldenberg recommends using ice to reduce swelling, along with hydrocortisone cream to ...

7. 20 Common Pictures of Bug Bites and How to Identify Their ...

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   Fire ant bites. iStock. While some ants are harmless (though not fun to have in the home), Dr. Giangreco says fire ant bites are worth monitoring. People can have various reactions, with one of ...