Dynamics of Tunga penetrans infections and severity of associated morbidity among pigs during the dry season in rural Uganda
Abstract Background Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease which is common in impoverished communities. In sub-Saharan Africa, it is caused by female sand fleas, Tunga penetrans, and pigs are amongst the major domestic animal reservoirs. Depending on the environment, tungiasis occurs throughout t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-02-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06716-z |