Suggested protocol if fire ants are found on a patient

If ants are detected on a patient, they should be removed and the patient carefully assessed. The patient should be transferred from bed and all orifices inspected. Medical personnel should use gloves to prevent stings.

* Ants are best removed by compression with a damp towel and wiping dead ants off with a damp cloth.

Reproduced with permission from: Goddard J, Jarrat J, deShazo RD. Recommendations for prevention and management of fire ant infestation of health care facilities. South Med J 2002; 95:627. Copyright © 2002 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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Suggested protocol if fire ants are found on a patient