Coolie itch is a cutaneous condition caused by ''
Rhizoglyphus parasiticus
''Rhizoglyphus'' is a genus of mites in the family Acaridae. It has a worldwide distribution and is often associated with the bulbs, corms or tubers of plants.
Description and life cycle
''Rhizoglyphus'' begin their lives as whitish, ellipsoid ...
'', characterized by an intense
pruritus
An itch (also known as pruritus) is a sensation that causes a strong desire or reflex to scratch. Itches have resisted many attempts to be classified as any one type of sensory experience. Itches have many similarities to pain, and while both ...
. It is found in India on tea plantations and causes sore feet.
''Rhizoglyphus parasiticus'' is a type of
mite
Mites are small arachnids (eight-legged arthropods) of two large orders, the Acariformes and the Parasitiformes, which were historically grouped together in the subclass Acari. However, most recent genetic analyses do not recover the two as eac ...
.
See also
*
Copra itch
Copra itch is a skin condition that occurs on persons handling copra who are subject to '' Tyrophagus longior'' mite bites.
See also
* Coolie itch
* Skin lesion
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition ...
*
Skin lesion
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this ...
References
Parasitic infestations, stings, and bites of the skin
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