| Black (samsum) ant induced anaphylaxis in Saudi Arabia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17106560 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Ant allergy is a rare clinical problem that ranges from local to systemic reaction and life-threatening anaphylaxis. Different types of ants including the imported fire ants, the black (samsum) ants, and others, are considered health hazard in many parts of the world. We report a 32-year-old Saudi female from Hafr-Al-Batin in the Northern region of Saudi Arabia, with history of recurrent anaphylaxis following black (samsum) ant stings and we review the related literature. This is the first report of black (samsum) ant allergy in Saudi Arabia. |
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Authors:
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Mohammed Al-Shahwan; Sultan Al-Khenaizan; Mohammed Al-Khalifa |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Saudi medical journal Volume: 27 ISSN: 0379-5284 ISO Abbreviation: Saudi Med J Publication Date: 2006 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-11-19 Completed Date: 2007-03-29 Revised Date: 2008-06-23 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7909441 Medline TA: Saudi Med J Country: Saudi Arabia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1761-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adrenergic Agonists
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administration & dosage,
therapeutic use Adult Anaphylaxis / drug therapy, etiology* Animals Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage, therapeutic use Ants* Drug Therapy, Combination Emergencies Epinephrine / administration & dosage, therapeutic use Female Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage, therapeutic use Humans Injections, Subcutaneous Insect Bites and Stings / complications* Methylprednisolone / administration & dosage, therapeutic use Saudi Arabia |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Adrenergic Agonists; 0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents; 0/Glucocorticoids; 51-43-4/Epinephrine; 83-43-2/Methylprednisolone |
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