Ornithonyssus sylviarum (Acari: Macronyssidae) parasitism among poultry farm workers in Minas Gerais state, Brazil

Ornithonyssus sylviarum (Acari: Macronyssidae) parasitism among poultry farm workers in Minas Gerais state, Brazil

ABSTRACT: Ornithonyssus sylviarum is a hematophagous mite present in wild, domestic, and synanthropic birds. However, this mite can affect several vertebrate hosts, including humans, leading to dermatitis, pruritus, allergic reactions, and papular skin lesions. This study evaluated the epidemiologic...

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Main Authors: Cristina Mara Teixeira, Tiago Mendonça de Oliveira, Amanda Soriano-Araújo, Leandro do Carmo Rezende, Paulo Roberto de Oliveira, Lucas Maciel Cunha, Nelson Rodrigo da Silva Martins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Series:Ciência Rural
Subjects:
ornithonyssus sylviarum
skin lesions
mites
hen houses
occupational hazard
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