Pigeon mite dross B88.0

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Pigeon itch; Pigeon mite urticaria; Pigeon scabies

Definition
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Epizoonosis due to contact with mite-infested pigeons (Dermanyssus avium; Argas reflexus)

Clinical features
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Especially at night strongly itchy urticarial exanthema on the trunk and the extremities caused by volvulus mites or ticks, which sometimes penetrate into homes. For bird mites man is a false host.

Therapy
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Last updated on: 29.10.2020