Grocer`s itch is a cutaneous condition characterized by a pruritic dermatitis that occurs from coming into contact with mites such as Carpoglyphus passularum (a fruit mite) or Glyciphagus domesticus (a common house mite). Contact usually occurs when handling food with mites in it, such as figs, dates, prunes, grain, cheese, or other dried foods.{....
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A vesicular dermatitis seen in grocers and bakers who handle sugar or flour; caused by a mite of the genus Glycophagus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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a vesicular dermatitis caused by mites such as species of Glycyphagus and Tyrophagus that live in stored hides, dried fruits, grain, copra, or cheese.
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Skin disease caused by mites (Tyrogluphus sacchari) in sugar or flour
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a vesicular dermatitis seen in grocers and bakers who handle sugar or flour; caused by a mite of the genus Glycophagus.
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