Medical journal articles and other websites of interest

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Medical journal articles describing the bird mite D. Gallinae and human parasitosis

“Ignorance isn’t about not ‘knowing‘ something, but the unwillingness to ‘learn‘ anything.” Anonymous

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  • D. Gallinae Documented With Human Blood An article published in 1958 which documented human blood was found inside the gut of the bird mite D. Gallinae, confirming human parasitosis from this bird mite. (Only the summary is available.)
  • Human Health Risks Associated With D. Gallinae Comprehensive medical journal research article that examined both the person and the offending mites (D. Gallinae), which had ingested human blood. Tools included DNA, PCR, and IgE testing of blood samples from the individual and also the mites. Excerpts: “Depending on its plasticity, D. Gallinae can feed on non-avian hosts, such as mammal pets, horses, goats, and humans…it is not surprising that patients suffering from gamasoidosis caused by D. Gallinae were previously misdiagnosed as delusional parasitosis…the patient with clinical manifestations of gamasoidosis had significantly higher levels of anti-D. Gallinae IgE (from antibody analysis)”.
  • D. Gallinae And Medical Science An important medical journal article which documents how this mite can adapt and switch hosts in order to survive due to genetic plasticity; impacting many different mammals, including humans. Also, it is implicated in the transmission of various pathogens, such as Lyme disease. (Excerpt: “The potential medical significance of D. gallinae is exacerbated by the fact that these mites can carry and transmit zoonotic diseases of both bacterial and viral origin”).
  • Dermanyssosis from D. Gallinae Comprehensive European medical journal article describing the far ranging affect of D. Gallinae in the human environment. Excerpts: “When bird hosts are not available, mites search for alternative hosts and may migrate into nearby homes, where they bite humans…The problem is compounded by misdiagnoses and by the lack of diagnostic tools”.
  • D. Gallinae Dermanyssosis Medical journal article describing the difficulty for a proper diagnosis and treatment for people dealing with an infestation from the bird mite D. Gallinae.
  • D. Gallinae Parasitosis A comprehensive medical journal article from Greece describing a human infestation of bird mites by D. Gallinae. It also mentions that Borrelia Burgdorferi, the Lyme disease spirochete, is transmitted to humans from this mite.
  • D. Gallinae and Human Parasitosis Medical journal article documenting the far ranging problem of D.Gallinae affecting humans worldwide; stating “Dermanyssus gallinae can also feed on some species of mammals, including humans, causing dermatitis and skin lesions.“
  • Human Infestation with D. Gallinae Medical journal article documenting human parasitosis from the bird mite D. Gallinae. Further documenting how far reaching this under – reported problem is worldwide.
  • D. Gallinae Resists Desiccation The bird mite D. Gallinae, labeled in this article as the ‘poultry red mite’, is documented as resisting desiccation. So products such as DE (diatomaceous earth) and other desiccants will not be very effective due to the small size of this mite. It also documents that D. Gallinae can be a vector of various pathogens to humans, including the spirochete that causes Lyme disease.
  • The Year Of The Mite Useful information about D. Gallinae and some practical advice on how to deal with a home infestation.
  • BirdmitesOrg Forum Posts A large collection of posts from people worldwide. Documenting their ordeal with bird mite parasitosis, and some of the solutions they have found helpful.
  • Dealing With The Mental Anguish For those who have been dealing with this affliction for a while now; with all the lost sleep, daily and nightly routines, reluctance to be around others, etc; this is an excellent article that deals with these mental health issues.

Other Websites of Interest:

  • Facebook Bird Mites Support Group (Disclaimer: Please note that not everything posted on social media can always be deemed to be accurate and reliable information in regards to bird mites and human parasitosis).
  • Help With Expenses A GoFundMe page was set up for those who wish to help a mother and her young son with expenses. They have been dealing with an ongoing bird mite infestation problem for a couple of years now.
  • A Message To Encourage A message from Joyce Meyer for those who get discouraged with life’s unanswered questions.

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A Prayer For The Discouraged

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“So I have been allotted months of futility, And wearisome nights have been appointed to me. When I lie down, I say, ‘When shall I arise, And the night be ended?’ For I have had my fill of tossing till dawn.” Job 7: 3,4