Publications by authors named "Sara Zampetti"
Ital J Dermatol Venerol
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Pyemotidae mites are ectoparasitoids known for causing "straw itch," particularly affecting granary and dock workers since the 18th century.
- They are categorized into two groups: the nonvenomous scolyti group, which targets bark beetles, and the more harmful ventricosus group, which affects a wider range of hosts and can be poisonous to humans.
- Human infections, particularly in spring and summer, lead to skin conditions like "strophulus," which manifests as itchy lesions; effective treatment requires diagnosing the infestation and eliminating infested materials.
