Demodex mites among solid organ transplant recipients: a cross-sectional study

In our study, demodicosis does not occur more often among SOTRs than in the general population. Notably, itch and exfoliation are symptoms of the greatest diagnostic value in demodicosis diagnosis. Patients receiving tacrolimus had a higher prevalence of a positive <i>Demodex</i> test when compared to those treated with cyclosporine A.