Human Dermatitis Caused by Ophionyssus natricis, a Snake Mite
Ophionyssus natricis is a purely blood sucking parasite of snakes and of worldwide distribution. Infected snakes often exhibit lethargy, pruritus, crusting dermatitis,and behavioral changes. Ophionyssus natricis can also attack humans, causing popular vesiculo-bullous eruption of the skin. A 29 year...
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| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Iranian Journal of Parasitology |
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| Online Access: | https://ijpa.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijpa/article/view/360 |