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World J Clin Cases. Jul 6, 2022; 10(19): 6695-6701
Published online Jul 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i19.6695
Published online Jul 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i19.6695
Ant sting-induced whole-body pustules in an inebriated male: A case report
Shi-Qi Chen, Tao Yang, Li-Fang Lan, Xiao-Ming Chen, Dong-Bei Huang, Zhao-Lin Zeng, Xiao-Ying Ye, Chun-Lei Wan, Long-Nian Li, Department of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China
Author contributions: Wan CL, Li LN, Yang T, Lan LF and Huang DB investigated and collected the medical records of the patient; Li LN reviewed the literature; Li LN, Chen SQ and Yang T drafted the manuscript; Zeng ZL, Ye XY and Chen XM supervised the manuscript; All authors agreed to submit the final version.
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Corresponding author: Long-Nian Li, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, No. 23 Qingnian Road, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China. li_longnian@foxmail.com
Received: January 16, 2022
Peer-review started: January 16, 2022
First decision: March 25, 2022
Revised: April 6, 2022
Accepted: May 12, 2022
Article in press: May 12, 2022
Published online: July 6, 2022
Peer-review started: January 16, 2022
First decision: March 25, 2022
Revised: April 6, 2022
Accepted: May 12, 2022
Article in press: May 12, 2022
Published online: July 6, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Ant sting allergies tend to be overlooked because their symptoms are usually mild and common. Although cases of ant sting allergies have been reported worldwide, cases involving a large number of ant stings occurring in one patient are rarely reported. The effect of injecting a large amount of venom into an elderly individual and its allergenicity should not be underestimated. This case report highlights the importance of defending against the dangers of ant stings, and emphasizes that basic knowledge of ants, ant venom, and ant sting allergies should be enhanced.