Tungiasis in North America: a report of 2 cases in internationally adopted children.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Tungiasis is a cutaneous infestation caused by the gravid female sand flea, Tunga penetrans. We describe 2 cases of tungiasis that occurred in siblings who recently emigrated as international adoptees from Liberia to the United States. Both patients had infectious complications as a result of the infestation with T penetrans.
Medical subject headings
- Siphonaptera
- Skin Diseases, Infectious