Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia · 2012 · 24 citations · 4 references
Veterinary MedicineDermatologyVeterinary DermatologyAvian MedicineDermatopathologyWildlife PathologyAllergic Skin DiseasesBird DiseasesBird ParasitesMite InfestationsMite-associated DermatosesWildlife DermatopathologyAir ConditionersAvian DermatologyAvian Lice InfestationAvian Mite InfestationBird Mite DermatitisInfestation-related DermatosesMite-associated DermatitisWindow Air Conditioners
Gamasoidosis (acariasis, avian-mite dermatitis or bird-mite dermatitis) is a challenging diagnosis that is becoming more common because of the frequent use of window air conditioners in tropical countries. These devices may serve as shelters for nests of urban birds such as pigeons. Dermatologists should become familiar with this infestation to establish the correct diagnosis and treatment.
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