Human Demodex Mite: The Versatile Mite of Dermatological Importance
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Human Demodex Mite: The Versatile Mite of Dermatological Importance
Demodex mite is an obligate human ecto-parasite found in or near the pilo-sebaceous units. Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are two species typically found on humans. Demodex infestation usually remains asymptomatic and may have a pathogenic role only when present in high densities and also because of immune imbalance. All cutaneous diseases caused by Demodex mites are clubbed under the ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Dermatology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0019-5154
DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.123498