Abstract
Tungiasis is an infestation caused by penetration of the skin by the gravid female of the flea Tunga penetrans Linnaeus 1758 (Insecta, Siphonaptera: Tungidae). Tunga penetrans is currently found in Central and South America, sub-Saharan Africa, and Central Asia. Prevalence is very high in Brazil. We present a case of tungiasis in an Italian beach volleyball player who acquired the infestation in Brazil.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 353-355 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association |
| Volume | 101 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Podiatry