Copra itch

Copra itch

Copra itch is a cutaneous condition that occurs on persons handling copra who are subject to Tyrophagus longior mite bites.[1]:454

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References

  1. ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0. 
Arachnida
Tick infestation
Crustacea
Linguatula serrata (Linguatulosis) · Porocephalus crotali/Armillifer armillatus (Porocephaliasis)

M: IFT

helm,arth (acar)

helm, arth (lice), zoon

helm, arth

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  • acarid — /ak euh rid/, n. 1. an acarine, esp. a mite of the family Acaridae. adj. 2. of or pertaining to an acarid. [1875 80; ACAR(US) + ID2] * * * ▪ arachnid Introduction       any member of the subgroup of the arthropod class Arachnida that includes the …   Universalium

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