[Mites as a cause of allergic diseases in humans].

The paper presents current views on the role of acarina in pathogenesis of allergic diseases and their occurrence in the human environment. The allergic species of acarina present both in the occupational and community environments were investigated. Basic methods for obtaining allergen extracts as well as immunological tests used for detecting allergy to those allergens are described. Some modes of combating acarina in the human environment are discussed.