Prevalence of sensitization to the storage mites Acarus siro, Tyrophagus putrescentiae, and Lepidoglyphus destructor in allergic patients with different degrees of sensitization to the house-dust mite Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus

Allergy ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 426-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Heide ◽  
N. R. Niemeijer ◽  
H. Hovenga ◽  
J. G. R. Monchy ◽  
A. E. J. Dubois ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
House Dust ◽  
House Dust Mite ◽  
Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus ◽  
Tyrophagus Putrescentiae ◽  
Storage Mites ◽  
Acarus Siro ◽  
Dust Mite

House dust mite trapping kit

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 2950-2953
Author(s):  
Jaw-Ji Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Allergic Disease ◽  
House Dust ◽  
House Dust Mite ◽  
Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus ◽  
Tyrophagus Putrescentiae ◽  
Asthmatic Patients ◽  
Dust Mite ◽  
Household Environment ◽  
Group 2

Examination of dust collected from the homes of asthmatic patients showed there were significant numbers of house dustmites (HDM). The allergens generated from HDM are considered to be among the risk factors for asthma development.HDM can be identified in mattresses, carpets, quilts and pillows. HDM are about 0.2 x 0.3 mm in size, so they are onlyclearly visible under microscopic magnification. Therefore, it is important to develop a trapping kit to capture and stain them.We devised a trapping kit that is comprised of an adhesive pad and a staining agent. The adhesive pad is made of cottoncloth and is coated with glue, which can attract and trap HDM to prevent them from further spreading. The staining agentcontains nanogold-coupled monoclone antibodies, which can react with HDM through binding with group 2 allergens on thebody surface of HDM. After staining, both Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Dp) and Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Tp)become visible to the naked eye.Our study showed that the HDM trapping pad can attract and trap HDM. The stainingagent makes them visible so they can be counted. This kit can help us to identify the predominant HDM infestation area inthe household environment. By identifying the infestation area, we can reduce HDM exposure and prevent the developmentof allergic disease.

scholarly journals House dust mite sensitisation and association with atopic dermatitis in Brunei

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haziq Emran ◽  
Christina Siew Eng Chieng ◽  
Surita Taib ◽  
Anne Catherine Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
House Dust ◽  
House Dust Mite ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Specific Ige ◽  
Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus ◽  
Food Allergens ◽  
Dust Mite ◽  
Storage Mite ◽  
Tropical Areas

AbstractIgE sensitisation in tropical areas is under-reported. A 2 year retrospective cohort study of allergy data specific to aero and food allergens in Brunei demonstrated that specific IgE levels to house dust mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, D.farinae, Blomia tropicalis) were highest in this population and correlated with atopic dermatitis (p < 0.001). Shrimp and peanut were the most common food allergens. A dominance of house/storage mite sensitization is seen in Brunei which is consistent with other tropical countries.

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