Prevalence and density of Demodex mites (Acari: Demodecidae) in Individuals with mentally disabled

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and intensity of D. folliculorum brevis in mentally disabled individuals receiving care support services rehabilitation centers Erzincan province. The included 217 participants who were 7 separate operating provincial center Erzincan. Sample materials taken from cheek, nasolabial chin area each participant by Standard Superficial Skin Biopsy (SSSB) method examined for presence number Demodex mites under a light microscope. In study, (mean 8.34/cm2) detected 58% people, 1.26/cm2) 25%, 9.59/cm2) 61% all participants. When evaluated terms prevalence, it determined that approximately 2.3 times more common than brevis. Similarly, when average per cm2, found about denser On other hand, increased as severity intellectual disabilities increased, while highest with moderate disabled. As result, widespread intense both healthy individuals, well many patient groups. It thought findings obtained our might be useful consider dermatological complaints during clinical evaluation process.