Oral mite anaphylaxis by Thyreophagus entomophagus in a child: a case report.
Sensitization to Thyreophagus entomophagus, a storage mite, is uncommon and might produce occupational respiratory disorders in farmers. We present the first case of a child suffering anaphylaxis produced by ingestion of contaminated flour with Thyreophagus entomophagus.
Iglesias-Souto
Javier
J
Consulta de Alergia Infantil, Allergy Service, Hospital Universitario NS Candelaria, S/C Tenerife, Spain. victor.matheu@med.lu.se.
Sánchez-Machín
Inmaculada
I
Iraola
Víctor
V
Poza
Paloma
P
González
Ruperto
R
Matheu
Víctor
V