Case of Human Infestation with <i>Dermanyssus gallinae</i> (Poultry Red Mite) from Swallows (Hirundinidae)

Case of Human Infestation with <i>Dermanyssus gallinae</i> (Poultry Red Mite) from Swallows (Hirundinidae)

<i>Dermanyssus gallinae</i> (the poultry red mite, PRM) is an important ectoparasite in the laying hen industry. PRM can also infest humans, causing gamasoidosis, which is manifested as skin lesions characterized by rash and itching. Recently, there has been an increase in the reported n...

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Main Authors: Georgios Sioutas, Styliani Minoudi, Katerina Tiligada, Caterina Chliva, Alexandros Triantafyllidis, Elias Papadopoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
<i>Dermanyssus gallinae</i>
gamasoidosis
poultry red mite
swallows
COI gene
PCR
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/3/299

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