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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Julia Musto

An invasive venomous ant is spreading in the US — here’s where people should watch out because a sting can be fatal

Neighborhoods across the Southeast need to be on the look out for venomous Asian needle ants this summer - and be warned its sting can be deadly.

People may suffer from an allergic reaction after a sting that can send them to the hospital without treatment. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, a weak or rapid heart rate, vomiting, hives, fainting and tongue swelling.

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