Red imported fire ant

Δύναμη δηλητηρίου

Τσιμπήματα

Το δηλητήριο βγαίνει από ένα κεντρί.

Τι κάνει το δηλητήριό του όταν δαγκώνει ή τσιμπάει;

About 95% of its venom is made of water-insoluble piperidine alkaloids called solenopsins, and the rest is a mixture of toxic proteins that can be especially strong in sensitive people. Most stings cause intense burning and swelling, followed by sterile pustules (small fluid-filled bumps) that can last several days. In some people, a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis can occur, with dizziness, chest pain, nausea, severe sweating, low blood pressure, shortness of breath and slurred speech.1

Πόσο επικίνδυνο είναι για τους ανθρώπους;

More than 14 million people are stung by these ants each year in the United States, and many are expected to develop allergies to the venom. Between 0.6% and 6.0% of people may suffer anaphylaxis, which can be fatal if left untreated. More than 80 deaths have been recorded from attacks by this ant.1

Καλά νέα: οι γιατροί έχουν φάρμακο (ορό κατά του δηλητηρίου) ή θεραπεία γι' αυτό.1

Τι κάνει όταν φοβάται;

It uses its venom and chemical signals (pheromones) to defend itself and its nest.1