House‐dust mites on wall surfaces of damp dwellings belong to storage mite genus

Charpin, D.; Parola, Philippe; Arezki, I; Charpin-Kadouch, C.; Palot, A.; Dumon, H.

doi:10.1111/j.1398-9995.2009.02117.x

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“…These locations include five 3⁄4" diameter non-overlapping areas 28 where pollen attached to fabric sample was quantified using a stereoscope. 29 The same procedure was used for all pollen trials.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of fiber electrostatic cling and moisture regain on timothy grass pollen attraction

Vaughn¹

2022

JTEFT

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The purposes of this study are to determine if there is a relationship between fabric parameters such as electrostatic charge and moisture regain on the attraction of Timothy grass pollen, and to determine the effects of various fabric treatments on their pollen attraction. Half of the fabrics were treated with acidic acid (vinegar), basic (ammonia), and fabric softener. Both untreated and treated fabrics were exposed to Timothy grass pollen. The pollen counts of both untreated and treated fabrics were then determined. The results showed that untreated wool was found to be the least attraction to Timothy grass pollen while nylon was the most attracted to this pollen. The relationship between electrostatic cling time and pollen attraction was not established in the fibers studied except nylon, which had the highest cling time and the highest pollen count. When examining the relationship between fiber moisture regain and their pollen attraction, the results showed that other than wool, which had the highest MR and the lowest pollen count, no consistency was found between the MR and pollen count for the rest of the fibers tested. For fabric treatments, the results showed that dilute acidic acid was found to be most effective in reducing the pollen counts in all fiber fabrics except made no change in wool. Fabric softener was found to be the least effective treatment in lowering the fabric pollen attraction on all fiber fabrics except nylon.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of fiber electrostatic cling and moisture regain on timothy grass pollen attraction

Vaughn¹

2022

JTEFT

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“…The predilection of storage mites for damp walls of dwellings in France was also recently reported. 68 Chortoglyphus arcuatus often associated with allergy in poultry workers is abundant in homes in the northern coast of Spain. 69 People sensitised to C. arcuatus produced large responses to conjunctival challenge to C. arcuatus extract with small responses to D. pteronyssinus .…”

Section: Glycyphagid Mites Besides Blomia Sppmentioning

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Geography of house dust mite allergens

Thomas

2010

Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol

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Objective: To consider how the different distribution of house dust mites and their species in different geographical locations affects the allergens in the environment and their use. Data sources: Data were obtained from Medline, Genbank and library and web searches. Study selections: A comprehensive description of the genetic variations of allergens is given. The distribution of house dust mites is illustrated with publications that either make pertinent observations or would be useful for a broad appreciation of their geographical distribution. Results: The review identifies regions where glycyphagid house dust mites have been found and the distribution of the pyroglyphid Dermatophagoides spp. The antigenic differences the allergens of D. pteronyssinus and D. farinae are outlined and how this should affect optimal allergen usage in different regions. The allelic variations within the major allergens of Dermatophagoides sp. are similarly presented. Conclusions: While there is a broad knowledge of the distribution of different species of house dust mites, regions that require further examination have been identified and there are examples of incorrect use of allergens for different regions. The extension of allergy research and practice into new regions will benefit from allergen formulations designed for regional use. Specific knowledge of the allergens in the environments will be required to optimally implement some of the new molecularly-defined medicaments currently being developed for effective allergy vaccination and immunotherapy.

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