| Literature DB >> 18205530 |
A P Bellanger1, C Bories, F Foulet, S Bretagne, F Botterel.
Abstract
The mite Dermanyssus gallinae may cause pruritic dermatitis in humans. We describe a case of nosocomial infestation with D. gallinae from an abandoned pigeon nest suspended on the front wall of the Hôpital Henri Mondor near a window. Close surveillance and regular destruction of pigeon nests could prevent these incidents of infection in humans.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18205530 DOI: 10.1086/528815
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol ISSN: 0899-823X Impact factor: 3.254