Diagnosis of skin lesions caused by <i><scp>D</scp>ermanyssus gallinae</i> in five patients

Gavrilović, Pavle; Kecman, Vladimir; Jovanović, M.

doi:10.1111/ijd.12009

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“…Moreover, mites have been reported to enter buildings from pigeon nests via windows or air-conditioning systems, such in our case where the patient had no direct contact with any animals. 1 Unfed adult mites measure approximately 400 3 700 m and are grayish white but increase to greater than 1 mm and become bright red and brown 1 when engorged as in our case.…”

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confidence: 62%

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Dermoscopy and confocal microscopy for in vivo detection and characterization of Dermanyssus gallinae mite

Cinotti

Labeille

Bernigaud

et al. 2015

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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Section: Diagnosissupporting

confidence: 62%

“…1 These mites are temporary visitors to human skin and the identification and removal of their source is necessary to cure the patients. Dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy can help their identification.…”

Section: Key Messagementioning

confidence: 99%

Dermoscopy and confocal microscopy for in vivo detection and characterization of Dermanyssus gallinae mite

Cinotti

Labeille

Bernigaud

et al. 2015

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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“…Therefore, it is strongly recommended to check these electrical appliances for the mite detection (Figure 4). The seasonal occurrence of this infestation, clearly demonstrated [11], may be a further diagnostic factor; it reflects the peak of the PRM-population linked to the peak of the reproductive activity of synanthropic birds, mainly pigeons occurring in spring/summer with more nests built and abandoned.…”

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confidence: 90%

Outbreaks of Dermanyssus gallinae (Acari, Mesostigmata) Related Dermatitis in Humans in Public and Private Residences, in Italy (2001-2017): An Expanding Skin Affliction

Cafiero¹,

Galante²,

Raele³

et al. 2017

J Clin Case Rep

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Avian mite dermatitis is a skin affliction of mammals, including humans caused by bites of nidicoulous, haematophagous mites in the suborder Mesostigmata, which naturally parasitize birds. The red-mite, Dermanyssus gallinae is the most common species implicated in episodes of dermatitis in city-dwellers, worldwide. Symptoms manifest in the form of pruritic, erythematous papules on exposed/covered body areas. We report 20 urban outbreaks of red-mite dermatitis occurring in Southern Italy from 2001 to 2017 (June) and diagnosed through parasitological identification by veterinarian entomologists. The patients, a total of 54 subjects, were infested in their homes/ workplaces by both mites emigrating indoors from deserted nests of sinantropic birds close to the infested edifices and from pet canaries. Red-mites may be the explanation of cases of pruriginous dermatitis of obscure origin in citydwellers. The applying of the One Health approach is crucial for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of dermatitis by epizoonotic ectoparasites.

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“…Dermanyssus gallinae is a mite found worldwide that can promote skin lesions in humans 1. Infestation is characterised by papules with haemorrhagic centres in exposed areas of the skin; vesicles, urticarial plaques and diffuse erythema have also been reported 1 2. The itching is nocturnal because the mite feeds at night, and sometimes the patient can find the agent moving over the skin 1 2.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Infestation is characterised by papules with haemorrhagic centres in exposed areas of the skin; vesicles, urticarial plaques and diffuse erythema have also been reported 1 2. The itching is nocturnal because the mite feeds at night, and sometimes the patient can find the agent moving over the skin 1 2. Contact with poultry, hamsters or with people who have had contact with these animals must always be questioned.…”

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confidence: 99%