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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: A. Rosmaninho, S. Vilaça, V. Costa, A. Sarmento, I. Amorim, M. Selores
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/681302