Spatial distribution, prevalence and potential risk factors of Tungiasis in Vihiga County, Kenya.

Spatial distribution, prevalence and potential risk factors of Tungiasis in Vihiga County, Kenya.

BACKGROUND:Tungiasis is a parasitic disease caused by the sand flea Tunga penetrans also known as jigger flea. Communities living in precarious conditions in tropical and sub tropical countries bear the brunt of the infection. The main objective of this study was to determine the burden of Tungiasis...

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Main Authors: Ruth Monyenye Nyangacha, David Odongo, Florence Oyieke, Christine Bii, Erastus Muniu, Stanley Chasia, Missiani Ochwoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-03-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6413899?pdf=render

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