#entomologyconsult — Public Fediverse posts
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#EntomologyConsult: a patient develops hives, face swelling and hand swelling 40 minutes after being stung by a #yellowjacket. Should they be prescribed autoinjectable #epinephrine? My answer below. #venom #allergy #anaphylaxis
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CW: Tick and tick bite reaction
#EntomologyConsult: A tick is removed from behind the ear of a child. It bleeds during removal, and afterwards is a little tender and itchy. Are #antibiotics needed? My answer below, but interested in hearing the thoughts of #IDMastodon, #MedMastodon, Medical #Entomology and members of the #Pediaverse (Shared with permission)
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CW: Tick bites and alpha gal syndrome
#EntomologyConsult: a patient gets itchy red reactions when bitten by ticks. They’ve heard that tick bites can lead to red meat allergy so get checked. The blood test looking for IgE to #AlphaGal is positive. Does this mean that they have #AlphaGalSyndrome? (My response below)