Tungiasis

Definition:

Tungiasis is a tropical ectoparasitosis caused by the permanent penetration of the female flea Tunga penetrans into the skin of its host. It is prevalent where people live in extreme poverty, occurring in many Latin American and African countries. The contamination occurs when walking barefoot in the sand.

References:

[1]. J Heukelbach, et al. Tungiasis: a neglected health problem of poor communities. Trop Med Int Health. 2001 Apr;6(4):267-72. [Content Brief]

[2]. Jorg Heukelbach, et al. Tungiasis. Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2005 Nov-Dec;47(6):307-13. [Content Brief]

[3]. M Lefebvre, et al. Tungiasis: a poorly documented tropical dermatosis. Med Mal Infect. 2011 Sep;41(9):465-8. [Content Brief]

[4]. Tania F Cestari, et al. Tungiasis and myiasis. Clin Dermatol. 2007 Mar-Apr;25(2):158-64. [Content Brief]

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