Severe tungiasis in northwest Tanzania: a case series

Severe tungiasis in northwest Tanzania: a case series

Tungiasis is caused by infestation with the sand flea (Tunga penetrans). This ectoparasitosis is endemic in economically depressed communities in South American and African countries. However, data on the epidemiology of tungiasis in Tanzania are very limited and the disease does not receive much at...

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Main Authors: Humphrey D. Mazigo, Emmanuel Bahemana, Ocimund Dyegura, Ladslaus L. Mnyone, Eliningaya J. Kweka, Maria Zinga, Eveline T. Konje, Rebecca Waihenyakeni, Jorg Heukelbach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2011-09-01
Series:Journal of Public Health in Africa
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Keywords
Tungiasis
morbidities
living conditions
northwest Tanzania
Online Access:http://www.publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/49

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