Allergist referrals for systemic reactions to imported fire ants: a community survey in an endemic area

Only 0.6% of new referrals to allergists' offices in an IFA-endemic area are for IFA systemic reactions. This is even lower than the estimated 2% prevalence of systemic reactions to IFA in the general population of an endemic area. Efforts to improve awareness of treatment for IFA systemic reactions for referring physicians and the public are needed.