Occasional human infestations by feral pigeons' ectoparasites: Two case reports. Issue 7 (30th May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Akhoundi, Mohammad; Brun, Sophie; Marteau, Anthony; Debédat, Jean; Ben Romdhane, Habib; Izri, Arezki
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 7(2020)
• Page Start: 1255
• Page End: 1260
• Publication Date: 2020-05-30
• Subjects: Dermanyssus sp. -- ectoparasite -- itching -- pigeon -- poultry; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2764
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Dermanyssus infestation is a rural parasitic problem occurs occasionally in urban areas in people with close contact to pigeons. It can be diagnosed through clinical cutaneous symptoms in exposed body parts, nocturnal itching, and presence of mites in infested locations and can be treated by antiacaricide, environmental, and symptomatic treatments. Abstract : Dermanyssus infestation is a rural parasitic problem occurs occasionally in urban areas in people with close contact to pigeons. It can be diagnosed through clinical cutaneous symptoms in exposed body parts, nocturnal itching, and presence of mites in infested locations and can be treated by antiacaricide, environmental, and symptomatic treatments.