House Dust Mites and Bronchial Asthma
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What is the main trigger for asthma attacks caused by dust mite allergy?

  • Low humidity levels
  • Dust mite prevalence
  • Extreme temperatures
  • High humidity levels (correct)

    • Which two types of dust mites are commonly associated with dermatological and respiratory allergies in humans?

  • Amblyomma americanum and Haemaphysalis longicornis
  • Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae (correct)
  • Ixodes scapularis and Rhipicephalus microplus
  • Sarcoptes scabiei and Demodex folliculorum

    • In which temperature range do dust mites thrive?

  • 5 to 10°C
  • 15 to 20°C
  • 20 to 25°C (correct)
  • 25 to 30°C

    • What is the main cause of bronchial asthma induced by house dust mites?

    <p>Feeding on organic detritus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body regions do both male and female adult house dust mites consist of?

    <p>Cephalothorax and abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the life cycle of a house dust mite characterized by?

    <p>Five stages from egg to adult with incomplete metamorphosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of D pteronyssinus Allergen1 (Der p1) in dust mite allergy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hypersensitivity is responsible for the pathogenesis of dust mite allergy?

    <p>Type 1 hypersensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the diagnosis of house dust mite allergy confirmed?

    <p>Skin prick test showing wheal &gt; 5mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of treatment for house dust mites?

    <p>Pesticides that kill mites and ticks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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