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Copra itch — is a cutaneous condition that occurs on persons handling copra who are subject to Tyrophagus longior mite bites.[1]:454 See also Coolie itch Skin lesion References ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews Dise … Wikipedia
Mite — The microscopic mite Lorryia formosa (Tydeidae) Mites, along with ticks, are small arthropods belonging to the subclass Acari (also known as Acarina) and the class Arachnida. The scientific discipline devoted to the study of ticks and mites is… … Wikipedia
copra itch — a dermatitis affecting persons who unload coconuts, caused by the mite Tyrophagus castellani … Medical dictionary
Tyrophagus castellani — the copra mite, the species that causes copra itch … Medical dictionary
Coconut — For other uses, see Coconut (disambiguation). Coconut Palm Cocos nucifera Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
itch — 1. An irritating sensation in the skin that arouses the desire to scratch. SYN: pruritus (2). 2. Common name for scabies. [A.S. gikkan] azo i. itching that occurs among workers in azo dyes. baker i. an eruption on the hands and arms of bakers due … Medical dictionary
Tyrophagus putrescentiae — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum … Wikipedia
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
List of cutaneous conditions — This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. See also: Cutaneous conditions, Category:Cutaneous conditions, and ICD 10… … Wikipedia
Coolie itch — is a cutaneous condition caused by Rhizoglyphus parasiticus, characterized by an intense pruritus.[1]:454 Rhizoglyphus parasiticus is a type of mite.[2] See also Copra itch Skin lesion References … Wikipedia
