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 LINGERIE male with epilepsy and mental disability presented with ulcerated and inflamed toes.Clinical examination revealed the presence of approximately 810 embedded jigger fleas on the feet, and another

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