Arlian L G, Bernstein I L, Gallagher J S
J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1982 Jun;69(6):527-32. doi: 10.1016/0091-6749(82)90178-6.
Abundance of the house dust mites, Dermatophagoides farinae and D. pteronyssinus, in various sites in the homes of dust-sensitive patients was sequentially monitored at approximately 3 wk intervals for 2 yr, and mite density was correlated with indoor physical and climatic factors. Significantly higher mite levels occurred on the most heavily used fabric-upholstered furniture and carpeted floor areas of the living/family room and bedrooms. Mattresses were not found to be the major foci for mites. No significant positive correlation was noted between mite abundance and frequency or thoroughness of cleaning, amount of dust, and age of furnishings or dwelling. Significantly higher mite levels occurred on carpeted floors than on noncarpeted floors. Successive vacuuming did not significantly reduce mite abundance. Mite density exhibited a seasonal fluctuation, with highest density occurring in the humid summer months and the lowest density during the dryer, late heating season. Live mites were more abundant than dead mites during the period when total abundance was high. In homes inhabited by both species, D. farinae was the dominant species, except in one home that had a significantly higher relative humidity.
对尘螨过敏患者家中不同位置的粉尘螨和户尘螨数量进行了为期2年的监测，监测间隔约为3周，同时将螨虫密度与室内物理和气候因素进行关联分析。在客厅/家庭活动室和卧室中使用最频繁的织物软垫家具和铺有地毯的地面区域，螨虫数量明显更高。未发现床垫是螨虫的主要聚集点。螨虫数量与清洁频率或彻底程度、灰尘量以及家具或住所的使用年限之间未发现显著正相关。铺有地毯的地板上的螨虫数量明显高于未铺地毯的地板。连续吸尘并未显著降低螨虫数量。螨虫密度呈现季节性波动，在潮湿的夏季密度最高，在干燥的供暖后期密度最低。在螨虫总数较高的时期，活螨比死螨更多。在两种螨虫都存在的家庭中，粉尘螨是优势种，但有一个家庭的相对湿度明显更高的情况除外。
