Dermatitis outbreaks caused by Pyemotes

We describe three outbreaks of pyemotes dermatitis. We undertook case-control studies and samples of several suspected materials were taken. There were 126 cases, with no cases admitted in hospitals. Contact which suspected vegetable materials were the only risk factor identified. Among orange picke...

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Published inMedicina clínica Vol. 114; no. 8; p. 294
Main Authors Bellido-Blasco, J B, Arnedo-Pena, A, González-Morán, F, Ripollés-Moles, J L, Pac-Sa, M R, Chiva-Nebot, F
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 04.03.2000
Subjects
Acari
Adult
Animals
Case-Control Studies
Dermatitis - epidemiology
Dermatitis - parasitology
Disease Outbreaks
Female
Humans
Male
Spain
Spider Bites - epidemiology
Spain
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Summary:We describe three outbreaks of pyemotes dermatitis. We undertook case-control studies and samples of several suspected materials were taken. There were 126 cases, with no cases admitted in hospitals. Contact which suspected vegetable materials were the only risk factor identified. Among orange picker workers risk factor was the exposure to orange trees, where Pyemotes mite was found. To our knowledge this kind of occupational risk among orange pickers has not been described before.
ISSN:0025-7753