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  2. Toxicology of red imported fire ant venom - Wikipedia

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    The treatment uses the entire body of the ant and not just the venom, and unlike fire ant venom immunotherapy (which is occasionally used), WBE contains venom proteins. [59] [56] To reduce a patient's sensitivity to the venom, gradual increases of dose extracts are injected into the body. [60]

  3. Ant venom - Wikipedia

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    Stinging ants cause a cutaneous condition that is different from that caused by biting venomous ants. 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]

  4. Solenopsin - Wikipedia

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    Solenopsin is a lipophilic alkaloid with the molecular formula C 17 H 35 N found in the venom of fire ants (Solenopsis). It is considered the primary toxin in the venom [2] and may be the component responsible for the cardiorespiratory failure in people who experience excessive fire ant stings. [3]

  5. How fire ant bites led to discovery, treatment of rare ... - AOL

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    Lakeway woman finds answers to rare disease in treatment at MD Anderson after worsening symptoms. How fire ant bites led to discovery, treatment of rare disease for Texas woman Skip to main content

  6. Solenopsis saevissima - Wikipedia

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    Venom from the bite of a sterile female fire ant typically causes painful red bumps with white pustules on the skin of its victim. It may also cause severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis which can lead to death. First aid includes external treatments of topical steroid cream and oral medicines of antihistamines. [34]

  7. Ants of medical importance - Wikipedia

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    The fire ants are a group of 20 species of New World ants which are reputed after their aggressiveness and painful stings. Four species are considered of relevant medical importance: Solenopsis invicta, Solenopsis richteri, Solenopsis geminata, and Solenopsis saevissima. The Red Imported Fire Ant S. invicta is the best studied among them, and ...

  8. Anaphylaxis - Wikipedia

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    Immunotherapy with Hymenoptera venoms is effective at desensitizing 80–90% of adults and 98% of children against allergies to bees, wasps, hornets, yellowjackets, and fire ants. Oral immunotherapy may be effective at desensitizing some people to certain food including milk, eggs, nuts and peanuts; however, adverse effects are common. [3]

  9. Arthropod bites and stings - Wikipedia

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    Many arthropods bite or sting in order to immobilize their prey or deter potential predators as a defense mechanism. Stings containing venom are more likely to be painful. Less frequently, venomous spider bites are also associated with morbidity and mortality in humans. Most arthropod stings involve Hymenoptera (ants, wasps, and bees). While ...