Quantitation of house dust mite allergens (Der f 1 and group 2) on the skin and hair of dogs.

Objective: To determine the concentration of house dust mite (HDM) allergens, Der f 1 and group 2, on the skin and hair of dogs and whether associations exist between the presence of Der f 1 and group 2 allergens on the skin and hair of dogs and household and dog characteristics.

Animals: 63 pet dogs from 50 homes.

Procedure: Dogs were weighed and body surface area in square meters was determined.

Quantitation of house dust mites and house dust mite allergens in the microenvironment of dogs.

Objective: To quantitate the density of Dermatophagoides farinae and D pteronyssinus and concentrations of house dust mite (HDM) allergens (Der f 1, Der p 1, and Group 2 allergens) in the indoor microenvironment of dogs.

Sample Population: 50 homes in Columbus, Ohio.

Procedures: In each home, samples of dust were collected from 3 locations in which dogs spent most time.

Quantitation of house dust mites and house dust mite allergens in the microenvironment of dogs.

Objective: To quantitate the density of Dermatophagoides farinae and D pteronyssinus and concentrations of house dust mite (HDM) allergens (Der f 1, Der p 1, and Group 2 allergens) in the indoor microenvironment of dogs. Sample Population-50 homes in Columbus, Ohio.

Procedures: n each home, samples of dust were collected from 3 locations in which dogs spent most time.