Dermanysuss gallinae attacks humans. Mind the gap!
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S22–S34 |
Journal / Publication | Avian Pathology |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | sup1 |
Online published | 2 Jul 2019 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2019 |
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Abstract
Dermanyssus gallinae is a haematophagous ectoparasite primarily known as a pest of domestic and wild birds. It occasionally feeds on a range of mammals, and, more importantly, is of growing concern in human medicine. This review highlights mite attacks on people working with poultry, and updates the increasing incidence of dermanyssosis in urban environments in Europe. Although several cases of dermanyssosis have been documented, there are a number of reasons why diagnosis of D. gallinae infestations in humans is likely to be underestimated. Firstly, medical specialists are not well aware of D. gallinae infestations in humans. There is also a lack of collaboration with specialists from other disciplines. The problem is compounded by misdiagnoses and by the lack of diagnostic tools. We review the literature on human dermanyssosis cases in Europe, and also provide information on the epidemiology, clinical, histo-pathological and immunological aspects of dermanyssosis. We stress the need for improved recognition of this challenging infestation in humans, and provide straightforward recommendations for health practitioners, starting with collection of the correct anamnestic information and including appropriate management methods for case recognition and resolution. Finally, we indicate the most urgent areas to be addressed by future research.
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- Dermanyssus gallinae, humans, Europe, dermatitis, diagnosis, management, future needs, POULTRY RED MITE, ITALIAN CITY-DWELLERS, ORNITHONYSSUS-BACOTI, ERYSIPELOTHRIX-RHUSIOPATHIAE, NOSOCOMIAL DERMATITIS, MESOSTIGMATIC MITES, POTENTIAL VECTOR, SKIN, PRURITUS, MACRONYSSIDAE
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Dermanysuss gallinae attacks humans. Mind the gap! / Cafiero, Maria Assunta; Barlaam, Alessandra; Camarda, Antonio et al.
In: Avian Pathology, Vol. 48, No. sup1, 09.2019, p. S22–S34.
In: Avian Pathology, Vol. 48, No. sup1, 09.2019, p. S22–S34.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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