Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mite allergies in dogs with atopic dermatitis in Galicia Spain
By Goicoa, Ana et al.·Published in Acta Veterinaria Hungarica·2008·1 University of Santiago de Compostela Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Rof Codina Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 22741 Lugo Spain, Spain·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Importance of house dust and storage mites in canine atopic dermatitis in the geographic region of Galicia, Spain
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Plain-English summary
A group of 95 dogs with atopic dermatitis (a skin condition causing itching and inflammation) in Galicia, Spain, were tested for allergies to different types of mites. The results showed that a high percentage of these dogs were allergic to storage mites, with 91.6% testing positive, and 87.4% were also sensitive to house dust mites. This suggests that storage mites are a significant concern for dogs in this humid region. Understanding these allergies can help veterinarians provide better treatment options for affected dogs.
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Abstract
Sensitisation to mites is frequent in atopic dogs. The main mite genus involved in canine atopic dermatitis is Dermatophagoides . The importance of storage mite allergens in dogs has been controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitisation rates against storage mites ( Lepidoglyphus destructor and Tyrophagus putrescentiae ) and house dust mites ( Dermatophagoides farinae and D. pteronyssinus ) in atopic dogs from Galicia, a highly humid and temperate region of Spain, using a FcɛRIα-based immunoglobulin E (IgE) in vitro test. The study was performed on 95 dogs suffering from atopic dermatitis and presenting detectable specific serum IgE levels: 91.6% of the dogs tested positive for storage mites, whereas sensitisation to house dust mites was detected in 87.4%. These results indicate the importance of storage mites in this specific geographic area.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1556/avet.56.2008.2.3