RT Book, Section
A1 Langston, Shannon M.
A1 Bales, Brian D.
A2 Knoop, Kevin J.
A2 Stack, Lawrence B.
A2 Storrow, Alan B.
A2 Thurman, R. Jason
SR Print(0)
ID 1181051555
T1 Tungiasis
T2 The Atlas of Emergency Medicine, 5e
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB McGraw-Hill
PP New York, NY
SN 9781260134940
LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1181051555
RD 2024/04/18
AB Tungiasis  is  an  ectoparasitic  condition  caused  by  the  cutaneous  penetration  of  a  Tunga  penetrans  flea.  These  tiny  fleas  are  commonly  found  in  sandy  beaches  and  areas  with  warm,  dry  soil.  Risk  factors  for  infection  include  household  dirt  floors,  lack  of  closed  footwear,  and  the  presence  of  farm  animals.  In  some  poverty-stricken  regions,  the  prevalence  of  tungiasis  approaches  50%.  Tungiasis  is  also  common  in  returned  travelers,  usually  following  beach  vacations.