Acarus siro – a flour mite that causes sensitization, especially in agricultural workers, flour millers, and bakery workers. This mite inhabits food products such as flour products, cereal seeds, dried fruits, vegetables, cheeses, as well as straw.
Acarus siro is one of the main storage mites causing allergic reactions, including contact dermatitis, rhinitis-conjunctivitis, and asthma. It is found in grain products, meat, legumes, dried fruits, cheeses, as well as in the home environment (upholstered furniture, mattresses, pet beds). Cross-allergic reactivity with house dust mites is known. Sensitization to Acarus siro is an occupational hazard for agricultural workers and bakers but can also occur in the general population without occupational exposure.
FEIA (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination of sensitization level.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.