Tungiasis: a case report and review of the literature
Tungiasis is a cutaneous parasitic infection caused by the sand flea Tunga penetrans. This infection is endemic to Central and South America, the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa and is more prevalent in resource-poor communities. Increased air travel, emigration from, and immigration to these coun...
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2011-03-01
|
| Series: | Dermatologica Sinica |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S102781171100005X |