House dust mites in Brazil - an annotated bibliography

Abstract

House dust mites have been reported to be the most important allergen in human dwellings. Several articles had already shown the presence of different mite species at homes in Brazil, being Pyroglyphidae, Glycyphagidae and Cheyletidae the most important families found. This paper is an annotated bibliography that will lead to a better knowledge of house dust mite fauna in Brazil.

Keywords

• allergy
• atopy
• house dust mites
• Dermatophagoides
• Blomia
• Brazil