Prevalence and Infection Intensity of Human and Animal Tungiasis in Napak District, Karamoja, Northeastern Uganda
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8020111
Abstract: Tungiasis is an important but highly neglected cause of morbidity in resource-poor communities in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa. Data upon which implementation of control measures can be based are scarce. Before piloting an integrated… read more here.
Keywords: napak district; animal tungiasis; intensity human; prevalence ... See more keywords
Treatment of Animal Tungiasis: What’s New?
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8030142
Abstract: In tropical and subtropical countries, particularly in disadvantaged communities, tungiasis is a severe public health problem, which is often neglected by the authorities. The sand fleas Tunga penetrans, predominant in endemic areas, and Tunga trimamillata,… read more here.
Keywords: animal tungiasis; treatment animal; tungiasis new; medicine ... See more keywords