Abstract
A generalized allergic reaction or anaphylactic reaction following a fire ant sting may involve the skin, with erythema, pruritus, urticaria, or angioedema; the respiratory tract, with laryngeal edema and bronchospasm; the cardiovascular system, with myocardial depression, hypotension, and shock; and the gastrointestinal system, with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Anaphylactic shock due to a fire ant sting has rarely been reported. We describe a previously healthy 40 year-old man who developed, nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, dizziness, hypotension, and a generalized skin rash after a single fire ant sting to his right hand. His serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) rose to 420 IU/mL. He responded to antihistamines, dopamine, corticosteroids, and fluid replacement.
| Translated title of the contribution | 紅螞蟻叮咬後併發過敏性休克: 一病例報告 |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Pages (from-to) | 163-166 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | 中華民國急救加護醫學會雜誌 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 過敏性休克
- 紅螞蟻叮咬
- anaphylactic shock
- fire ant sting
