Dust mites: update on their allergens and control.
Mites are ubiquitous organisms, and as a result, humans come into contact with mites and mite products in a variety of situations. Molecules from many mite species can induce IgE-mediated reactions. Best known among the allergy-causing mites are the house dust and storage mites. However, allergists should be aware that, in specific situations, contact with products of many other less-known species of mites also may cause IgE-mediated reactions.
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Department of Biological Sciences, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435-0001, USA. larry.arlian@wright.edu
D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000818:Animals; D004391:Dust / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D007313:Insecta / Q000469:parasitology; D008925:Mites / Q000276:immunology*; D013045:Species Specificity
D000485:Allergens; D004391:Dust