Citrus red mite (<i>Panonychus citri</i>) is the most common sensitizing allergen of asthma and rhinitis in citrus farmers

Abstract

Citrus red mite is the most important allergen in citrus farmers with asthma and rhinitis in which causative allergen has not been identified. It should be included in the skin test battery for screening the causative allergen in farmers exposed to citrus red mite.