Tungiasis infestation in Tanzania

Tungiasis is caused by the jigger flea Tunga penetrans. We describe a case of severe infestation from Kigoma region, Western Tanzania. A 19-year-old male with epilepsy and mental disability presented with ulcerated and inflamed toes. Clinical examination revealed the presence of approximately 810 e...

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Main Authors: Humphrey D. Mazigo, Emmanuel Behamana, Maria Zinga, Jorg Heukelbach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
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Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/680
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