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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
2010-01-01
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| 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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