Imported fire ant allergy: Case presentation and review of incidence, prevalence, diagnosis, and current treatment

摘要

INSTRUCTIONS Credit can now be obtained, free for a limited time, by reading the review article in this issue and completing all activity components. Please note the instructions listed below: ? Review the target audience, learning objectives and all disclosures.? Complete the pre-test online at http://www.annallergy.org (click on the CME heading). ? Follow the online instructions to read the full version of the article, including the clinical vignette; reflect on all content as to how it may be applicable to your practice. ? Complete the post-test/evaluation and claim credit earned; at this time, you will have earned up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit?. Please note that the minimum passing score on the post-test is 70%.? Approximately 4-6 weeks later you will receive an online assessment regarding your application of this article to your practice. Once you have completed this assessment, you will be eligible to receive MOC Part II credit from the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.Release Date: October 1, 2013 Expiration Date: September 30, 2015 Estimated Time to Complete: 60 minutes Target Audience: Physicians involved in providing patient care in the field of allergy/asthma/immunology Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity' participants should be able to: ? Describe the risk of exposure to the imported fire ant by age and geographic area ? Describe the benefits of imported fire ant whole body extract immunotherapy and reduction in risk of anaphylaxis to future stings Accreditation: The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation: The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit?. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Planning Committee Members: Theodore M. Freeman, MD (Author) Michael S. Tankersley, MD (CME Series Editor) Gailen D. Marshall, Jr, MD, PhD (Editor-in-Chief) Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships: D.A. Steigelman, T.M. Freeman, M.S. Tankersley, and G.D. Marshall have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Reviewers and Education/Editorial staff have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. No unapproved/investigative use of a product/device is discussed. Recognition of Commercial Support: This activity has not received external commercial support. Copyright Statement: ? 2013-2015 ACAAI. All rights reserved. CME Inquiries: Contact the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology at education@acaai.org or 847-427-1200.