While many harmless species of mites live in our homes and on our bodies, there are a few types that could wreak havoc on your health.

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Indoor allergens are a source of respiratory symptoms in people with allergic asthma.

Scrub typhus, a bacterial infection transmitted through the bites of chiggers — microscopic mites that acquire the pathogen from wild rodents — adds another layer of challenge in regions ...