[Human skin infestation caused by Haemolaelaps casalis: a case report]

Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. 2018 May 30;30(4):476-478. doi: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2018002.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Our study reports a case of acarodermatitis caused by Haemolaelaps casalis. By morphological observations, the mites seized were identified as Haemolaelaps casalis (deutonymph) which could attack humans resulting in acarodermatitis characterized with the symptoms of papules and blisters in different degrees. The patient was treated with 15% calamine lotion and anti-inflammatory and antipruritic drugs. Meanwhile, the mites were eliminated in the bedroom. After the treatment for one week, the patient was cured. Haemolaelaps casalis, which had been found in the indoor mattress, could attack humans and cause acarodermatitis. We should strengthen the work of anti-mite in domestic environment.

[摘要] 本文报道了1例由茅舍血厉螨侵袭人体引起的螨性皮炎病例。形态学鉴定发现, 检获的螨虫为茅舍血厉螨后 若螨。该螨侵袭人体后导致患者皮肤局部出现丘疹、水疱等不同程度皮炎。对患者使用15%炉甘石洗剂和消炎止痒药 治疗皮炎的同时进行居室杀螨, 治疗1周后患者痊愈。居室床垫表面检获的茅舍血厉螨可侵袭人体致革螨性皮炎, 应重 视居室螨虫防治。.

Keywords: Acarodermatitis; Case report; Haemolaelaps casalis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Antipruritics* / therapeutic use
  • Bedding and Linens / parasitology
  • Drug Combinations
  • Ferric Compounds* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Mite Infestations* / drug therapy
  • Mite Infestations* / parasitology
  • Mite Infestations* / pathology
  • Mites
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Zinc Oxide* / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antipruritics
  • Drug Combinations
  • Ferric Compounds
  • calamine (pharmaceutical preparation)
  • Zinc Oxide