Parasitic mites of Surinam. X. Mites and fungi associated with house floor dust

J.E.M.H. Bronswijk, van

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    Abstract

    Nine dust samples from the floors of houses in the Paramaribo region of Surinam, South America, were analysed for mites and fungi. Most of the mites were Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (a pyroglyphid mite producing house dust allergen). Houses of the middle class tended to have more of these mites than those inhabited by the poor or the wealthy. The indidence of Blomia sp., Suidasia medanensis and Aspergillus clavatus could be due to the presence of stored rice.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)162-164
    Number of pages3
    JournalEntomologische Berichten
    Volume32
    Issue number1.VIII
    Publication statusPublished - 1972

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