Problem

Tungiasis

Nature:
Tungiasis is a skin affliction caused by a burrowing flea (also known as chigoe or jigger). The female flea burrows under the skin, sucks blood, swells, and then ejects eggs. A localized skin rash appears with nodules or lesions containing the live fleas. Complications can include skin ulceration, gangrene and blood poisoning. It can also be fatal.
Incidence:
Tungiasis occurs in Africa, the West Indies and South America.
Aggravates:
Rashes
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST