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Insect bites on the legs
Insect bites on the legs


Fire-ant

Definition:

This article describes the effects of a fire ant bite.



Poisonous Ingredient:
  • fire ant venom


Where Found:

Fire ants are found the southern United States and other areas that do not freeze in winter.




Review Date: 2/13/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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