Fire Ants bite Kills Woman in US

Georgia, United States, if the myth says that the ants can beat an elephant, may indeed have little animal should not be underestimated. In the United States, an ant fire was reported to have killed a woman through a venomous bite.

Jenny Pomeroy, 65-year-old Georgia woman reportedly died after being bitten by a fire ant. The bites trigger allergic reactions are very severe on women working in a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) Prevent Blindness Georgia it.

The bite occurred last week when Pomeroy was in his condo. Following the bite, Pomeroy had an allergic reaction such as anaphylactic shock are very threatening. He died a few days later after suffering complications.

Fire Ants bite Kills Woman in US

"If you experience allergic sensitivity to the venom of fire ants, you may experience an allergic reaction, which in the worst case, can lead to anaphylaxis," said Dr. Stanley Fineman, an allergist from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, as quoted by ABC News on Monday (07/22/2013).

Given Atlanta is an area that is problematic with fire ants, Dr. Fineman suggests people who have allergies to be vigilant. If necessary, it is recommended to always willing injection ephinephrine for his own use in an emergency.

Bites and stings of insects, including fire ants, each year to reach 500,000 cases in the United States. According to data from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology which at least 40 people die each year because of it.

To avoid dangerous insect bites, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology provides some suggestions as follows:

1. Avoid wearing sandals or even barefoot when walking on the grass.
2. Work in the garden to always be vigilant, use shoes, socks and gloves, and avoid too mound.
3. Bring always injection ephinephrine if it has a history of allergies to insect bites.