
The main constituent of one of the most suitable media for growing house-dust mites (D. pteronyssinus) are human skin scales. In this study it is shown that skin scales of a number of other animals are also accepted as food by these mites, with evidence of allergen production. Production of house-dust mite allergen for diagnosis and treatment should not be done on non-human animal skin scales, because of their own high allergenicity.
Mites, Guinea Pigs, Dust, Allergens, Feathers, Dogs, Cats, Hypersensitivity, Animals, Humans, Cattle, Rabbits, Hair, Skin, Skin Tests
Mites, Guinea Pigs, Dust, Allergens, Feathers, Dogs, Cats, Hypersensitivity, Animals, Humans, Cattle, Rabbits, Hair, Skin, Skin Tests
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