Document Detail


Recurrent infestation of the mastoid cavity with Caloglyphus berlesei: an occupational hazard.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11535149     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Mite infestation of the ear is an unusual clinical problem that is easily cured with simple measures and recurrent infestation has not been reported till date. We present here a patient who developed recurrent infestation of otherwise healthy mastoid cavities with the storage mite Caloglyphus berlesei, secondary to occupational exposure. This kind of recurrent mite infestation of the ear has not been described before.
Authors:
V Paleri; R W Ruckley
Related Documents :
15062619 - Causes of otitis externa.
3544439 - Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
16318719 - Cryptococcus gattii in aids patients, southern california.
6747969 - Pediatric vulvovaginitis.
3280639 - Orthodontic treatment of the primary dentition.
8166119 - Identification in the lockerbie air disaster.
19896279 - Smoking cessation aids and strategies among former smokers in canada.
8571149 - The menstrual cycle and the well being of women.
21835489 - Factors influencing pharmacist performance: a review of the peer-reviewed literature.
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of laryngology and otology     Volume:  115     ISSN:  0022-2151     ISO Abbreviation:  J Laryngol Otol     Publication Date:  2001 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-09-05     Completed Date:  2001-09-27     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8706896     Medline TA:  J Laryngol Otol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  652-3     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington, UK. vinidpa@hotmail.com
Export Citation:
APA/MLA Format     Download EndNote     Download BibTex
MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Agricultural Workers' Diseases / diagnosis*,  microbiology,  therapy
Animal Feed
Animals
Candidiasis / diagnosis,  therapy
Humans
Male
Mastoid / parasitology*,  surgery
Mastoiditis / surgery
Middle Aged
Mite Infestations / diagnosis*,  therapy
Mites / anatomy & histology
Poultry
Recurrence
Tick Control

From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine


Previous Document:  Reducing waiting times for sleep apnoea hypopnoea syndrome and snoring using a questionnaire and hom...
Next Document:  Ossifying fibroma of the temporal bone.