Letter D

Dust mite

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A tiny microscopic organism that is the primary cause of allergies related to house dust.

The term 'dust mite allergy' is a misnomer because it is the excretion of these mites to which people are allergic.

Dust mites can therefore trigger allergic reactions even when dead

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