Emergence of the Introduced Ant Pachycondyla chinensis (Formicidae: Ponerinae) as a Public Health Threat in the Southeastern United States

Pachycondyla chinensis (Emery) (Formicidae: Ponerinae), a species introduced into North America >70 yr ago, is found throughout Southeast Asia. Stinging of zookeepers by P. chinensis at the Greenville Zoo (Greenville, SC) initiated an investigation of this exotic species and a survey of sting vic...

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Published in:Journal of medical entomology 2006-09, Vol.43 (5), p.1094-1098
Main Authors: Nelder, Mark P., Paysen, Eric S., Zungoli, Patricia A., Benson, Eric P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Public health
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Zoos
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Summary:Pachycondyla chinensis (Emery) (Formicidae: Ponerinae), a species introduced into North America >70 yr ago, is found throughout Southeast Asia. Stinging of zookeepers by P. chinensis at the Greenville Zoo (Greenville, SC) initiated an investigation of this exotic species and a survey of sting victims. Eighty percent of sting victims experienced local reactions, including swelling
ISSN:0022-2585
1938-2928
DOI:10.1093/jmedent/43.5.1094