Oral mite anaphylaxis by Thyreophagus entomophagus in a child: a case report

Clin Mol Allergy. 2009 Nov 25:7:10. doi: 10.1186/1476-7961-7-10.

Abstract

Sensitization to Thyreophagus entomophagus, a storage mite, is uncommon and might produce occupational respiratory disorders in farmers. We present the first case of a child suffering anaphylaxis produced by ingestion of contaminated flour with Thyreophagus entomophagus.