F. Kniest DziaB Naukowo-Badawczy Allergopharma Joachim Ganzer KG Reinbek, Niemcy

keywords (); artykuB sponsorowanyALERGENY House dust mite cultures determine the quality of mite extracts SUMMARY Allergic sensitisation to house dust mites is the most common cause of perennial symptoms of allergic rhinitis, asthma and dermatitis. Mites comprise a large group of Arthropoda belonging to the sub-class Acari and the class Arachnida. The house dust mites in turn belong to the family Pyroglyphidae, and the examples most frequently associated with allergic sensitisation in European countries include Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, D. farinae, D. microceras and Euroglyphus maynei. These small spider-like creatures are barely visible to the naked eye