Tungiasis [tungóza]

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Terms

tungiáza

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Definition

An infestation with the flea TUNGA PENETRANS causing inflammation, pruritus, and pain, in both humans and other mammals. There is a high incidence of secondary infections such as BACTEREMIA and TETANUS.

DUI
D058285 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0541720
Previous indexing
Ectoparasitic Infestations (1979-2010); Skin Diseases, Parasitic (1972-2010)
History note
2011
Public note
2011