Allergic reactions caused by venom of hymenopterous stinging insects and the role of health care workers
Joint Authors
Abd al-Rahman, Rafat Zahir
Muhammad, Hana Mahmud
Mursi, Ayman T. A.
Mursi, Tosson A.
Source
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Issue
Vol. 45, Issue 2 (31 Aug. 2015), pp.403-412, 10 p.
Publisher
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Publication Date
2015-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
The Hymenoptera are the third largest order of insects, comprising the sawflies, wasps, bees and ants.
Worldwide, over 150,000 species are recognized, with many more remaining to be described.
The name refers to the wings of the insects, but the original derivation is ambiguous.
The Ancient Greek μήν (hymen) for membrane provides a plausible etymology for the term because these insects have membranous wings.
However, a key characteristic of this order is that the hind wings are connected to the fore wings by a series of hooks called hamuli.
Thus, another plausible etymology involves, Hymen, the Ancient Greek god of marriage, as these insects have "married wings" in flight.
Stinging insects and the medical risk associated with their venoms are complex topics, and presentation of information pertaining to them requires the use of technical terms.
The most common reactions to these stings are transient pain and redness at the site lasting a few hours (local reaction), and exaggerated swelling lasting a few days (large local reaction).
The most dangerous immediate reaction is anaphylaxis, which is potentially fatal
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd al-Rahman, Rafat Zahir& Muhammad, Hana Mahmud& Mursi, Ayman T. A.& Mursi, Tosson A.. 2015. Allergic reactions caused by venom of hymenopterous stinging insects and the role of health care workers. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology،Vol. 45, no. 2, pp.403-412.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-597132
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd al-Rahman, Rafat Zahir…[et al.]. Allergic reactions caused by venom of hymenopterous stinging insects and the role of health care workers. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology Vol. 45, no. 2 (Aug. 2015), pp.403-412.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-597132
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd al-Rahman, Rafat Zahir& Muhammad, Hana Mahmud& Mursi, Ayman T. A.& Mursi, Tosson A.. Allergic reactions caused by venom of hymenopterous stinging insects and the role of health care workers. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 2015. Vol. 45, no. 2, pp.403-412.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-597132
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p.411-412
Record ID
BIM-597132