Demodex Mites: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
6. Risk Factors
While not much is understood about the mites, a few factors do indicate larger population sizes foster the potential for serious symptoms. Perhaps the greatest factor indicating the risk of Demodex infestations is age. Older people are significantly more likely to have large mite populations. People with weakened immune systems are also more likely to possess mites, as their bodies cannot combat the populations.
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