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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Main Authors: Francis Mutebi, Georg von Samson-Himmelstjerna, Hermann Feldmeier, Norbert Mencke, Charles Waiswa, Jürgen Krücken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06716-z