title: [Mites and their allergens: identification and extermination methods].
abstract: Mite allergens are the main allergens in indoor environment. Using different means of assessing exposure to house dust mites (Acarex-test, major allergen (Der p 1 + Der f 1, Der p 2 + Der f 2), content measured by ELISA) has allowed better identification of mite reservoirs and allergens in patients' homes. House dust mite control measures are based on the knowledge of factors contributing to mite development, especially indoor relative humidity. Mite allergen avoidance strategies include 3 different methods: avoidance of mite producing allergens, elimination of mite reservoirs, especially textile reservoirs, dwellings designed so as to inhibit mite proliferation. Only controlled trials can estimate patients' compliance with proposed avoidance measures. Avoidance protocols should be adjusted to each individual by medical indoor environment counselors in order to optimize mite allergen reduction.
authors.affiliation: Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital Lyautey, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, B.P. 426, 67091 Strasbourg.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pauli
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: de Blay
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ott
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Bessot
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000276:immunology*; D000818:Animals; D039741:Antigens, Dermatophagoides; D004197:Disease Reservoirs; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000276:immunology*; D006794:Household Articles; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D008925:Mites / Q000276:immunology*; D010571:Pest Control / Q000379:methods; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D039741:Antigens, Dermatophagoides; D006023:Glycoproteins
vernacular_title: Les acariens et leurs allergènes: identification et mesures d'éviction.