Tunga Penetrans: Painful Lesions on the Feet—The First Imported Case from Guinea-Bissau
Tungiasis is an endemic disease in certain poor areas around the world. Imported infestations in travelers are becoming more frequent and can lead to considerable morbidity. We report a case of a 50 year-old-man who returned from a trip to Guinea-Bissau with an infection caused by Tunga penetrans.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/681302 |