Itch mites

Moser, J.C. 1975. Biosystematics of the straw itch mite with special reference to nomenclature and dermatology. Trans. R. Ent. Soc. Lond. 2, 185-191. 

Scabies. A contagious dermatitis of humans and various animals, caused by the itch mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, and characterized by a popular eruption over tiny, raised sinuous burrows produced by digging into the upper layer of the epidermis by the egg-laying female mite, which is accompanied by intense pruritus and sometimes associated with eczema and secondary bacterial infection. 

Dermatitis has been recorded after the ingestion of infusions made from alfalfa seeds. Dermatitis has also been reported in horse handlers exposed to the straw itch mite, Pyemotes tritici, contaminating alfalfa seeds (47). 

The face Hy and house Hy are currently control led by insecticides and sanitation. Numerous species of ticks cause extensive losses to cattle producers and are controlled by repeated insecticide treatments, as are cattle lice, mange, scab and itch mites. 

Scabies is caused by the itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which affects both humans and animals. Mange in domestic animals is caused by the same organism. Infection usually affects the interdigital and popliteal folds, axillary folds, the nmbihcus, and the scrotum. ." )... 

Scabies Highly contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei Known also as Sarcoptic mange. 

Itching from allergic reaction caused by mite may persist for several weeks even though infestation is cured... 

Mites are responsible for mange or scabies. This dermatitic disease is characterized by itching, alopecia (baldness) and hyperplasia (excessive tissue formation) of the epidermis with consequent scaling off of the superficial skin layers. Rubbing and scratching by the host to relieve the itching can result in deeper wounds which are open to bacterial complications. Psoroptic mange in sheep is particularly destructive and is notifiable in Britain. 

Dust mites are ubiquitous in indoor environments. They thrive in carpeting, bedding, upholstery, and other fabrics. I48l Dust mite exposure promotes IgE antibody production in susceptible individuals. Such people demonstrate symptoms that include itching and running eyes, allergic rhinitis, and asthma. I49... 

Itching may persist for up to 2-3 weeks until the allergenic mite material is cleared from the skin, and should not be regarded as a sign of treatment failure. Patients should therefore be reassured and symptomatic relief offered if necessary. 

Dermatitis among handlers of mite-infested foodstuffs is not an uncommon occurrence. Some foods frequently involved are copra, cheese, figs, prunes, and wheat pollards. Such terms as eopra itch or cheese itch typically are applied to the respective dermatitis."... 

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