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Massive infestation of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) inside an office in City of Panama, Panama

Year 2022, , 51 - 53, 27.01.2022
https://doi.org/10.47121/acarolstud.1004502

Abstract

We report the presence of unusual overpopulation of the storage mite Tyrophagus putrescentiae in an office workplace, an environment that often does not provide the ideal conditions for the development of these mites. The infestation source was identified as two damaged sachets of spoiled sweetener found under the furniture of the office used for preparing and consuming refreshments.

Supporting Institution

Ministry of Economy and Finance, Panama

Project Number

SINIP 9044.74

Thanks

To Sergio Bermúdez for his suggestions and comments on the manuscript.

References

  • Arias, J., Lombardero, M., Arteaga, C. and Barber, D. 2005. Exposition and sensitization to Tyrophagus putrescentiae in a allergic population to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus in Huelva, Spain. Allergologia et Immunopathologia, 33: 214-220. [In Spanish] doi: 10.1157/13077746
  • Collins, D.A. 2006. A review of alternatives to organophosphorus compounds for the control of storage mites. Journal of Stored Products Research, 42: 395-426. doi: 10.1016/j.jspr.2005.08.001
  • Collins, D.A. 2012. A review on the factors affecting mite growth in stored grain commodities. Experimental and Applied Acarology, 56: 191-208. doi: 10.1007/s10493-012-9512-6
  • Colloff, M.J. 2009. Dust mites. CSIRO Publishing. Australia, 600 pp. doi:10.1071/9780643100497
  • Estribí, S.S., Recinos, A.L., Murgas, I.L. and Miranda R.J. 2018. Domestic mites (Arachnida: Acari) associated with bedrooms floor in two localities of Chiriqui province, Panama. Tecnociencia, 20: 115-133. [In Spanish]
  • Fan, Q.-H. and Zhang, Z.-Q. 2007. Tyrophagus (Acari: Astigmata: Acaridae). Fauna of New Zealand, 56, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, New Zealand, 291 pp. doi:10.7931/J2/FNZ.56
  • Fernández-Duro, B.I., Álvarez-Castelló, M., Mateo-Morejón, M., Luis-Rodríguez, B., Labrada-Rosado, A. 2014. Dust mites as occupational allergens in two bakeries of La Habana, Cuba. Revista Alergia México, 61: 281-287. [In Spanish] doi: 10.29262/ram.v61i4.1
  • Klimov, P.B. and OConnor, B.M. 2009. Conservation of the name Tyrophagus putrescentiae, a medically and economically important mite species (Acari: Acaridae). International Journal of Acarology, 35: 95-114. doi: 10.1080/01647950902902587
  • Lezcano, J.J., Murgas, I.L., Barrera, O.M. and Miranda, R.J. 2020. House dust mites (Acari: Astigmata) from mattresses in Panama. Acarologia, 60: 576-586. doi: 10.24349/acarologia/20204386
  • Matsumoto, T., Hisano, T., Hamaguchi, M. and Miike, T. 1996. Systemic anaphylaxis after eating storage-mite-contaminated food. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 109: 197-200. doi: 10.1159/000237220
  • Mullen, G.R. and OConnor, B.M. 2019. Mites (Acari). In: Mullen, G.R. and Durden, L.A. (Eds). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. Third edition. Academic Press, 533-602. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814043-7.00026-1
  • Ree, H.I., Jeon, S.H., Lee I.Y., Hong, C.S. and Lee, D.K. 1997. Fauna and geographical distribution of house dust mites in Korea. The Korean Journal of Parasitology, 35: 9-17. doi: 10.3347/kjp.1997.35.1.9
  • Sánchez-Borges, M., Fernández-Caldas, E., Thomas, W.R., Chapman, M.D., Lee, B.W., Caraballo, L., Acevedo, N., Chew, F.T., Ansotegui, I.J., Behrooz, L. et al. 2017. International consensus (ICON) on clinical consequences of mite hypersensitivity, a global problem. World Allergy Organization Journal, 10: 14. doi: 10.1186/s40413-017-0145-4
  • Silva, G.L., Ohlweiler, L.M., Schussler, M., Pavan, A., Ferla, N.J., Silva, F.R. and Johann, L. 2021. Case report: Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Acari) attacking laying birds in conventional poultry houses. Veterinary Research Communications, 45: 159-162. doi: 10.1007/s11259-021-09793-4
  • Zhao, Y., Abbar, S., Amoah, B., Phillips, T.W. and Schilling, M.W. 2016. Controlling pests in dry-cured ham: A review. Meat Science, 111: 183-191. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.09.009

Massive infestation of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) inside an office in City of Panama, Panama

Year 2022, , 51 - 53, 27.01.2022
https://doi.org/10.47121/acarolstud.1004502

Abstract

We report the presence of unusual overpopulation of the storage mite Tyrophagus putrescentiae in an office workplace, an environment that often does not provide the ideal conditions for the development of these mites. The infestation source was identified as two damaged sachets of spoiled sweetener found under the furniture of the office used for preparing and consuming refreshments.

Project Number

SINIP 9044.74

References

  • Arias, J., Lombardero, M., Arteaga, C. and Barber, D. 2005. Exposition and sensitization to Tyrophagus putrescentiae in a allergic population to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus in Huelva, Spain. Allergologia et Immunopathologia, 33: 214-220. [In Spanish] doi: 10.1157/13077746
  • Collins, D.A. 2006. A review of alternatives to organophosphorus compounds for the control of storage mites. Journal of Stored Products Research, 42: 395-426. doi: 10.1016/j.jspr.2005.08.001
  • Collins, D.A. 2012. A review on the factors affecting mite growth in stored grain commodities. Experimental and Applied Acarology, 56: 191-208. doi: 10.1007/s10493-012-9512-6
  • Colloff, M.J. 2009. Dust mites. CSIRO Publishing. Australia, 600 pp. doi:10.1071/9780643100497
  • Estribí, S.S., Recinos, A.L., Murgas, I.L. and Miranda R.J. 2018. Domestic mites (Arachnida: Acari) associated with bedrooms floor in two localities of Chiriqui province, Panama. Tecnociencia, 20: 115-133. [In Spanish]
  • Fan, Q.-H. and Zhang, Z.-Q. 2007. Tyrophagus (Acari: Astigmata: Acaridae). Fauna of New Zealand, 56, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, New Zealand, 291 pp. doi:10.7931/J2/FNZ.56
  • Fernández-Duro, B.I., Álvarez-Castelló, M., Mateo-Morejón, M., Luis-Rodríguez, B., Labrada-Rosado, A. 2014. Dust mites as occupational allergens in two bakeries of La Habana, Cuba. Revista Alergia México, 61: 281-287. [In Spanish] doi: 10.29262/ram.v61i4.1
  • Klimov, P.B. and OConnor, B.M. 2009. Conservation of the name Tyrophagus putrescentiae, a medically and economically important mite species (Acari: Acaridae). International Journal of Acarology, 35: 95-114. doi: 10.1080/01647950902902587
  • Lezcano, J.J., Murgas, I.L., Barrera, O.M. and Miranda, R.J. 2020. House dust mites (Acari: Astigmata) from mattresses in Panama. Acarologia, 60: 576-586. doi: 10.24349/acarologia/20204386
  • Matsumoto, T., Hisano, T., Hamaguchi, M. and Miike, T. 1996. Systemic anaphylaxis after eating storage-mite-contaminated food. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 109: 197-200. doi: 10.1159/000237220
  • Mullen, G.R. and OConnor, B.M. 2019. Mites (Acari). In: Mullen, G.R. and Durden, L.A. (Eds). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. Third edition. Academic Press, 533-602. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814043-7.00026-1
  • Ree, H.I., Jeon, S.H., Lee I.Y., Hong, C.S. and Lee, D.K. 1997. Fauna and geographical distribution of house dust mites in Korea. The Korean Journal of Parasitology, 35: 9-17. doi: 10.3347/kjp.1997.35.1.9
  • Sánchez-Borges, M., Fernández-Caldas, E., Thomas, W.R., Chapman, M.D., Lee, B.W., Caraballo, L., Acevedo, N., Chew, F.T., Ansotegui, I.J., Behrooz, L. et al. 2017. International consensus (ICON) on clinical consequences of mite hypersensitivity, a global problem. World Allergy Organization Journal, 10: 14. doi: 10.1186/s40413-017-0145-4
  • Silva, G.L., Ohlweiler, L.M., Schussler, M., Pavan, A., Ferla, N.J., Silva, F.R. and Johann, L. 2021. Case report: Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Acari) attacking laying birds in conventional poultry houses. Veterinary Research Communications, 45: 159-162. doi: 10.1007/s11259-021-09793-4
  • Zhao, Y., Abbar, S., Amoah, B., Phillips, T.W. and Schilling, M.W. 2016. Controlling pests in dry-cured ham: A review. Meat Science, 111: 183-191. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.09.009
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Primary Language English
Subjects Structural Biology
Journal Section Research Note
Authors

Juan J. Lezcano 0000-0002-4555-5128

Lyska Castıllo This is me 0000-0001-8648-6977

Ingrid Lorena Murgas This is me 0000-0002-9222-4823

Roberto J. Mıranda 0000-0001-8681-6681

Project Number SINIP 9044.74
Publication Date January 27, 2022
Published in Issue Year 2022

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APA Lezcano, J. J., Castıllo, L., Murgas, I. L., Mıranda, R. J. (2022). Massive infestation of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) inside an office in City of Panama, Panama. Acarological Studies, 4(1), 51-53. https://doi.org/10.47121/acarolstud.1004502
AMA Lezcano JJ, Castıllo L, Murgas IL, Mıranda RJ. Massive infestation of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) inside an office in City of Panama, Panama. Acarol. Stud. January 2022;4(1):51-53. doi:10.47121/acarolstud.1004502
Chicago Lezcano, Juan J., Lyska Castıllo, Ingrid Lorena Murgas, and Roberto J. Mıranda. “Massive Infestation of Tyrophagus Putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) Inside an Office in City of Panama, Panama”. Acarological Studies 4, no. 1 (January 2022): 51-53. https://doi.org/10.47121/acarolstud.1004502.
EndNote Lezcano JJ, Castıllo L, Murgas IL, Mıranda RJ (January 1, 2022) Massive infestation of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) inside an office in City of Panama, Panama. Acarological Studies 4 1 51–53.
IEEE J. J. Lezcano, L. Castıllo, I. L. Murgas, and R. J. Mıranda, “Massive infestation of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) inside an office in City of Panama, Panama”, Acarol. Stud., vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 51–53, 2022, doi: 10.47121/acarolstud.1004502.
ISNAD Lezcano, Juan J. et al. “Massive Infestation of Tyrophagus Putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) Inside an Office in City of Panama, Panama”. Acarological Studies 4/1 (January 2022), 51-53. https://doi.org/10.47121/acarolstud.1004502.
JAMA Lezcano JJ, Castıllo L, Murgas IL, Mıranda RJ. Massive infestation of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) inside an office in City of Panama, Panama. Acarol. Stud. 2022;4:51–53.
MLA Lezcano, Juan J. et al. “Massive Infestation of Tyrophagus Putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) Inside an Office in City of Panama, Panama”. Acarological Studies, vol. 4, no. 1, 2022, pp. 51-53, doi:10.47121/acarolstud.1004502.
Vancouver Lezcano JJ, Castıllo L, Murgas IL, Mıranda RJ. Massive infestation of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) inside an office in City of Panama, Panama. Acarol. Stud. 2022;4(1):51-3.

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