Open AccessPopulation Growth and Allergen Content of Cultured <b><i>Euroglyphus maynei</i></b> House Dust Mites
Author(s) -
Marjorie S. Morgan,
DiAnn L. Vyszenski-Moher,
Larry G. Arlian
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
international archives of allergy and immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.696
H-Index - 100
eISSN - 1423-0097
pISSN - 1018-2438
DOI - 10.1159/000381854
Subject(s) - population , allergen , house dust mite , microbiology and biotechnology , immunology , biology , chemistry , medicine , allergy , environmental health
The house dust mite, Euroglyphus maynei, occurs in homes worldwide and is an important source of many allergens. Many patients sensitive to Dermatophagoides farinae and D. pteronyssinus are also sensitive to E. maynei. Extracts to detect sensitivity to E. maynei and reagents to detect E. maynei allergens in the environment or in cultures are not readily available. Information for the culture of E. maynei and for the determination of allergen and endotoxin levels in cultures is limited.