Cross-reactivity between allergens in the venom of the common striped scorpion and the imported fire ant
JS Nugent, DR More, LL Hagan, JG Demain… - Journal of allergy and …, 2004 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The common striped scorpion, Centruroides vittatus, and the imported fire
ant (IFA) are endemic to the south-central United States. There is evidence of venom-
specific IgE in patients experiencing hypersensitivity reactions to scorpion stings. The
infrequency of repeated scorpion stings and the presence of immediate reactions to an initial
sting suggest prior sensitization. OBJECTIVE: In the present study we evaluated the cross-
reactivity of C vittatus venom with IFA whole-body extract (WBE). METHODS: Sera were …
ant (IFA) are endemic to the south-central United States. There is evidence of venom-
specific IgE in patients experiencing hypersensitivity reactions to scorpion stings. The
infrequency of repeated scorpion stings and the presence of immediate reactions to an initial
sting suggest prior sensitization. OBJECTIVE: In the present study we evaluated the cross-
reactivity of C vittatus venom with IFA whole-body extract (WBE). METHODS: Sera were …
