Exposure and sensitization to dust mites in Peruvian cities

• Published in: Revista alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Pueblo, Mexico : 1993) Vol. 65 suppl 1; p. 50
• Main Authors: Silvia Uriarte, Óscar Calderón, Víctor Iraola
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Colegio Mexicano de Inmunología Clínica y Alergia, A.C 01.06.2018
• Subjects: acarological fauna; allergic diseases; dust mites

Background: Knowledge of the prevalence of different species of dust mites according geographical areas is important to support the diagnostic and specific treatment of allergic diseases that dust mites trigger. Methods: Dust samples were collected from mattresses in Peruvian cities grouped by regio...