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Distribution of pyroglyphid mites in Birmingham with particular reference to Euroglyphus maynei
Author(s) -
BLYTHE M. E.,
WILLIAMS J. D.,
SMITH J. MORRISON
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
clinical and experimental allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.462
H-Index - 154
eISSN - 1365-2222
pISSN - 0954-7894
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2222.1974.tb01359.x
Subject(s) - acari , pyroglyphidae , mite , dust mites , acariformes , house dust mite , vacuum cleaner , veterinary medicine , biology , asthma , botany , allergen , medicine , immunology , allergy , geography , suction , meteorology
Summary The Dermatophagoides mites are well recognized as allergens in bronchial asthma. A survey of mattress dust in Birmingham showed large numbers of Euroglyphus maynei to be present in addition. A variation was found in mite populations in dust collected by vacuum cleaner when compared to brushed samples, which may explain previous findings of only small numbers of E. maynei . A mean density of 296 pyroglyphid mites; 100 μg dust was found in mattress dust. Glycyphagus species formed only 1%, of all mites seen.