Tungiasis, the skin condition caused by the parasitic Tungapenetrans flea, can cause several different symptoms in a patient who has been bitten. The tunga flea is found on sandy beaches, rainforests, ...

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Tungiasis is a parasitic skin disease caused by the penetration of the sand flea Tunga penetrans into the skin, predominantly affecting the feet. This condition is prevalent in resource-poor and ...

The most common location for an outbreak of the condition is on the feet of the host as the flea is not able to jump very far from its original location. It can also develop under toenails, insoles of ...

Tungiasis is identified by clinical examination of lesions caused by fleas burrowing into the skin, often on the toes, soles of the feet or hands. Each infected child can harbour up to hundreds of ...

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A 10-year-old girl contracted a horrific condition after playing in the mud. The child visited a primary care clinic because of itchy papules on the soles of her feet and toes that came along with ...

Tungiasis is caused by an infestation of gravid female T. penetrans. T. penetrans are also referred to as chigoe, jigger and sand flea. Common hosts include humans, dogs, cats and pigs. This ...

Sand fleas are parasites that burrow into a person's skin, causing extreme pain, itching, and severe infection. Hence, following a few preventive measures can help reduce the severity of sand flea ...