Effect of Activated Charcoal Fibers on the Survival of the House Dust Mite, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus : A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Siebers, Robert
Choi, Young-Jin
Park, Joon-Soo
Nam, Hae-Seon
Crane, Julian
Lee, Sun-Hwa
Cho, Moon-Kyun
Lee, Sang-Han
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
House dust mites produce potent allergens that exacerbate asthma in sensitized patients, whom are recommended to practice allergen avoidance within their home environment.
We tested the effect of activated charcoal impregnated fibers on house dust mite survival.
One hundred live adult house dust mites (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus) were added to eight culture dishes preequilibrated at room temperature (n=4) and 70% humidity (n=4) containing house dust mite food and active charcoal fibers.
At 10 minute intervals, live and dead house dust mites were counted.
All house dust mites instantly attached to the activated charcoal fibers and started to shrink almost immediately.
There were no live house dust mites present as early as 40 minutes in some dishes while after 190 minutes all house dust mites were dead.
In conclusion, activated charcoal fibers, if incorporated into bedding items, have the potential to control house dust mites in the indoor environment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nam, Hae-Seon& Lee, Sun-Hwa& Choi, Young-Jin& Park, Joon-Soo& Cho, Moon-Kyun& Lee, Sang-Han…[et al.]. 2012. Effect of Activated Charcoal Fibers on the Survival of the House Dust Mite, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus : A Pilot Study. ISRN Allergy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nam, Hae-Seon…[et al.]. Effect of Activated Charcoal Fibers on the Survival of the House Dust Mite, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus : A Pilot Study. ISRN Allergy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nam, Hae-Seon& Lee, Sun-Hwa& Choi, Young-Jin& Park, Joon-Soo& Cho, Moon-Kyun& Lee, Sang-Han…[et al.]. Effect of Activated Charcoal Fibers on the Survival of the House Dust Mite, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus : A Pilot Study. ISRN Allergy. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504729