Abrha, Solomon; Christenson, Julia K; McEwen, John; Tesfaye, Wubshet; Nery, Susana Vaz; Chang, Aileen Y; Spelman, Tim; Kosari, Sam; Kigen, Gabriel; Carroll, Simon; Heukelbach, Jorg; Feldmeier, Hermann; Bartholomaeus, Andrew; Daniel, Mark; Peterson, Gregory M; Thomas, Jackson
(BMJ, 2021-07-05)
Introduction Tungiasis (sand flea disease or jigger
infestation) is a neglected tropical disease caused by
penetration of female sand fleas, Tunga penetrans, in the
skin. The disease inflicts immense pain and suffering ...