[Dermatitis outbreaks caused by Pyemotes].
BACKGROUND
We describe three outbreaks of pyemotes dermatitis.


METHODS
We undertook case-control studies and samples of several suspected materials were taken.


RESULTS
There were 126 cases, with no cases admitted in hospitals. Contact which suspected vegetable materials were the only risk factor identified. Among orange picker workers risk factor was the exposure to orange trees, where Pyemotes mite was found.


CONCLUSIONS
To our knowledge this kind of occupational risk among orange pickers has not been described before.
Bellido-Blasco
J B
JB
Centro de Salud Pública de Castellón. juan.bellido@sanidad.m400.gva.es
Arnedo-Pena
A
A
González-Morán
F
F
Ripollés-Moles
J L
JL
Pac-Sa
M R
MR
Chiva-Nebot
F
F
D000053:Acari; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000469:parasitology*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013030:Spain; D001098:Spider Bites / Q000453:epidemiology*