Cross-reacting antigens between imported fire ants and other hymenoptera species

Rhoades, R.B.; Kalof, D.; Bloom, F.; Wittig, H.J.

Annals of Allergy 40(2): 100-104

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4738
PMID: 415642
Document Number: 125168
This study investigated the possible existence of antigens in fire ant venom which cross-react with other hymenopterans (i.e., black ants, yellow jackets, hornets, wasps and honeybees). An attempt was made to explain the clinical cross sensitivity of stinging hymenoptera.

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