1/2. An outbreak of rat mite dermatitis in an animal research facility.We describe an outbreak of rat mite dermatitis that affected 15 employees of an animal research facility. Cases of rat mite dermatitis are infrequently reported, and outbreaks are reported even less. Our case series demonstrates that in contrast to most prior outbreaks, rat mite dermatitis may occur even in modern, well-maintained physical surroundings and thus remains a relevant diagnosis today.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physical (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. Rat mite dermatitis.Infestation by the tropical rat mite (Ornithonyssus bacoti) is presented with bizarre symptoms that made an accurate diagnosis difficult. The physical characteristics, life cycle, habits, and epidemiology of the tropical rat mite are discussed, as are the rat and other hosts, the rash produced by the mite, differential diagnosis of the dermatitis, and the treatment of the dermatitis and control of the infestation.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physical (Clic here for more details about this article) |