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Further Reading

Keywords

Solenopsis invicta, S invicta, Solenopsis richteri, S richteri, Solenopsis saevissima, S saevissima, Solenopsis geminata, S geminata, Solenopsis xyloni, S xyloni, Hymenoptera, hypersensitivity reactions, secondary infections, dialkylpiperidine hemolytic factors, allergenic proteins, Soli 1-4, anaphylaxis, anaphylactic reaction, fireant-induced anaphylaxis, hemorrhagic puncta, generalized urticaria, angioedema, pruritus, erythema, seizures, mononeuritis, serum sickness, nephrotic syndrome, sepsis, alcohol-induced unconsciousness

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James P Ralston, MD, President, Dermatology Center of McKinney
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Ronald P Rapini, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology, Professor of Pathology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Daniel J Hogan, MD, Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine (Dermatology), NOVA Southeastern University; Investigator, Hill Top Research, Florida Research Center
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Jeffrey J Miller, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Penn State University College of Medicine; Staff Dermatologist, Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
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