A list of dust mites species found in Australia which induce allergic symptoms such as hay fever (rhinitis), eczema or asthma. We’ve listed the dust mites’ habitats, likely dust mite distribution in Australia and dust mite food sources. We’ve listed the most common and well researched Australian dust mites. The dust mite species in bold text are considered the biggest contributors to allergies.
The Four Most Common Allergenic Dust Mite Species
1. Blomia Tropicalis 2. Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus 3. Dermatophagoides Farinae 4. Euroglyphus Maynei
It’s worth noting that research still regularly discovers new dust mite species and it’s not fully explored which mites cause dust mites allergies, so this table is not exhaustive. Also, the bulk of dust mite research occurs in Northern Hemisphere countries.
Table of Dust Mite Species That Cause Allergies
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