Dermatitis caused by the tropical fowl mite Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese) (Acari: Macronyssidae): a case report in humans

Mentz, Márcia Bohrer; Silva, Guilherme Liberato da; Silva, Carlos Eugênio

doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0170-2015

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“…This parasite also bites humans (Fox, 1957;Oliveira et al, 2012;Castelli et al, 2015;Mentz et al, 2015;Bassini-Silva et al, 2019). It can move into houses from nests when these are close to human settlements (Oliveira et al, 2012;Castelli et al, 2015).…”

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First record of Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese, 1888) (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae) parasitizing invasive monk parakeets in Santiago, Chile

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Yévenes

Larraechea

et al. 2021

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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Myiopsitta monachus is an invasive psittacine with wide distribution due to the pet trade. Its large communal nests and synanthropic nature contribute to its successful colonization of cities, from where it seems to be expanding in range and numbers. This is relevant with regard to pathogens that invasive species may harbor, especially when host populations thrive. We aimed to identify an abundant mite found in invasive monk parakeet chicks that had been collected in Santiago during 2017 and 2018. Through morphological and molecular identification of the 18S ribosomal RNA gene, we confirmed the presence of Ornithonyssus bursa. This was the first report of this mite in Chile. This mite is common in native and invasive monk parakeet populations and may affect other birds, including domestic fowl. Further, this mite bites people and can be a potential vector of pathogens such as bacteria or viruses. We conclude that this parasite was likely introduced with the parakeet and discuss possible ecological, health and economic consequences of this new potential pest.

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First record of Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese, 1888) (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae) parasitizing invasive monk parakeets in Santiago, Chile

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Yévenes

Larraechea

et al. 2021

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“…gallinae is relatively small at the adult stage (0.5-1 mm long), with long legs and a greyish-white body that becomes reddish-brown when engorged ( Figure 4). However, since cases of dermatitis caused by the avian mites Ornithonyssus bursa (Castelli et al, 2015;Mentz et al, 2015;Bassini-Silva et al, 2019) and Ornithonyssus sylviarum (Orton et al, 2000;Cafiero et al, 2018), or by the rodent mite Ornithonyssus bacoti (Beck & Fölster-Holst, 2009;Cafiero et al, 2016) have been recorded in humans even recently, there may be some confusion over identification of the mite responsible.…”

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Dermanysuss gallinae attacks humans. Mind the gap!

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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. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS. Dermanyssus gallinae is of growing concern in human medicine.. Most physicians are not well aware of dermanyssosis in humans.. Bio-epidemiological and clinical aspects of this ectoparasitosis are highlighted.. Practical key actions for diagnosis and correct management of infestation in humans are provided.

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“…In the city of Santa Maria, also in Rio Grande do Sul, O. bursa was found in a nest of Myiodynastes maculatus (Passeriformes: Tyrannidae) located in the air-conditioning exhaust vent of a residence in which the people living there were bitten by these mites (OLIVEIRA et al, 2012). Mentz et al (2015) reported bites on humans from an abandoned nest of Furnarius rufus (Passeriformes: Furnariidae) in the city of Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul). Ornithonyssus bursa was also collected on Columbina picui (Columbiformes: Columbidae) in the cities of Pelotas and Capão do Leão (Rio Grande do Sul), although in this case, there were no reports of human bites (COIMBRA et al, 2012).…”

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Dermatitis in humans caused by Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese 1888) (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae) and new records from Brazil

Bassini‐Silva

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Hernandes

et al. 2019

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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Ornithonyssus bursa, known as the “tropical fowl mite”, is a hematophagous mite of domestic and wild birds, occasionally biting humans. Infestation on humans occurs mainly when the abandoned nests are close to homes, or by manipulation of infested birds by humans. In Brazil, this species occurs in the south and southeast of the country. In the present study we are reporting bites on humans, new localities records, host associations, and molecular information of O. bursa.

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Dermatitis caused by the tropical fowl mite Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese) (Acari: Macronyssidae): a case report in humans

Cited by 18 publications

References 4 publications

First record of Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese, 1888) (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae) parasitizing invasive monk parakeets in Santiago, Chile

First record of Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese, 1888) (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae) parasitizing invasive monk parakeets in Santiago, Chile

Dermanysuss gallinae attacks humans. Mind the gap!

Dermatitis in humans caused by Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese 1888) (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae) and new records from Brazil

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