Citation

Stafford CT, Hutto LS, Rhoades RB, Thompson WO, Impson LK. South. Med. J. 1989; 82(12): 1515-1519.

Affiliation

Allergy-Immunology Section, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Southern Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2595421

Abstract

Members of the American Medical Association in 13 southern states were surveyed to assess the magnitude of medical problems caused by stings of the imported fire ant (IFA). Of the 29,205 physicians surveyed, 2,022 (7%) reported treating approximately 20,755 patients annually for reactions to IFA stings. Most patients were treated for local reactions, but 413 (2%) required treatment for life-threatening anaphylaxis.

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