mite

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Not when a dust mite could be lurking in her midst.

From Literature

The researchers found that infants who suffer severe RSV infections in their first months of life are more likely to develop immune responses that overreact to common allergens, including house dust mites.

From Science Daily

The study also underscores the role of varroa mites, parasitic pests that spread many of the viruses tied to queen failure.

From Science Daily

Other studies have shown that bees use static forces to gather pollen, flower mites cling to hummingbirds using electrostatic attraction, and ballooning spiders rely on charged silk to drift across long distances.

From Science Daily

Hundreds of parasites have the ability to infect humans, including lice, mites and ticks.

From Salon