Dermatitis caused by arthropods in domestic environment: an Italian multicentre study

Abstract

Possible correlation between clinical and aetiological diagnosis of arthropods ectoparasitoses in domestic environments needs the close cooperation between dermatologist and parasitologist. This is crucial to successfully and definitely resolve skin lesions by eradicating the factors favouring infestation.

Occupational papular urticaria due to Pyemotes ventricosus in antique dealers

“…4 P. ventricosus was reported as one of the most frequent species responsible for ectoparasitoses and its presence is strictly related to the wormeaten wooden structures, especially in domestic environments. 4 Nevertheless, occupational ectoparasitoses induced by P. ventricosus in subjects working in contact with contaminated cereals or other materials of vegetable origin such as farmers, bakers, and employees in herbal medicine production, have rarely been described. 1,5,6 In particular, occupational dermatitis in antique dealers in contact with wormeaten wooden structures infested by P. ventricosus had never been described before.…”

Nosocomial outbreak of crusted scabies in immunosuppressed patients caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis

“…They did not come into direct contact with the first patient or each other. Direct examination on indoor dust collected from recovery rooms of these patients was performed as previously described . In all dust samples, we found eggs and specimens of S. scabiei var.…”

Occupational human infestation due to “Martin bug” (Oeciacus hirundinis, Hemiptera: Cimicidae)

“…Therefore, a parasitological analysis of the dust collected in the barn (E.D.P.A. ® ; http://www.edpa.it) was performed, showing a high level of infestation by O. hirundinis .…”