Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis in cutaneous biopsies

Volume: 7, Issue: 5, Pages: 583 - 589
Published: Nov 1, 1982
Abstract
The hair follicle mites Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are ubiquitous obligatory ectoparasites of man. We studied these mites in a consecutive series of skin biopsies submitted to a dermatopathology laboratory; 10% of all biopsies and 12% of all follicles contained demodectic mites. The prevalence of both species increased with age, but D. brevis had a lower prevalence. The face was most heavily infested by both species, but D. brevis...
Paper Details
Title
Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis in cutaneous biopsies
Published Date
Nov 1, 1982
Volume
7
Issue
5
Pages
583 - 589
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