Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia (Jun 2015)

Anaphylaxis caused by stings from the Solenopsis invicta, lava-pés ant or red imported fi re ant

  • Vidal Haddad Junior,
  • Carlos Eduardo Larsson

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153420
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 90, no. 3 suppl 1
pp. 22 – 25

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AbstractAnts are social insects with species of medical interest, such as the fi re ants (Solenopsis sp.). The sting causes inflammation, vesicles and sterile pustules, which may cause allergic phenomena and even anaphylactic shock. We describe a patient who suffered a large number of stings and an episode of syncope with fall in blood pressure and complete regression of symptoms after resuscitation and medication for anaphylaxis. Considering the clinical manifestations and images of wheals and blisters on the patient’s feet at the time of syncope, this report should serve as a warning for the diagnosis and treatment of this condition and even for counseling and prevention regarding patients exposed to this risk.

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