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Journal articles on the topic "Jigger flea"

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Proctor, Eileen M. "Tunga penetransAcquired while Traveling in Africa." Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases 5, no. 2 (1994): 82–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1994/781314.

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Mazigo, Humphrey D., Emmanuel Behamana, Maria Zinga, and Jorg Heukelbach. "Tungiasis infestation in Tanzania." Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 4, no. 03 (2010): 187–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.3855/jidc.680.

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Tungiasis is caused by the jigger flea Tunga penetrans. We describe a case of severe infestation from Kigoma region, Western Tanzania. A 19-year-old male with epilepsy and mental disability presented with ulcerated and inflamed toes. Clinical examination revealed the presence of approximately 810 embedded jigger fleas on the feet, and another 60 lesions on the hands. The patient presented with fissures on the feet, hands and soles. He had difficulty walking and erythematous, oedematous, ulcerated and inflamed skin around the feet. Living conditions were precarious. The patient was assisted to

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Heukelbach, Jorg. "Tungiasis." Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo 47, no. 6 (2005): 307–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0036-46652005000600001.

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Tungiasis is a neglected parasitic skin disease caused by the permanent penetration of the female sand flea (also called jigger flea) Tunga penetrans into the skin of its host. After penetration, most commonly on the feet, the flea undergoes an impressing hypertrophy, and some days later the abdominal segments of the flea have enlarged up to the size of about 1 cm. The flea infestation is associated with poverty and occurs in many resource-poor communities in the Caribbean, South America and Africa. In this review, a historical overview on tungiasis is given. The natural history, pathology, ep

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Mørkve, Åse Walle, Jackline Sitienei, and Graziella Van den Bergh. "“We Are Just Supposed to Be an NGO Helping”: A Qualitative Case Study of Health Workers’ and Volunteers’ Perceptions of the Government and Civil Society’s Role in Fighting Jiggers in Bungoma County, Kenya." Societies 14, no. 2 (2024): 28. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/soc14020028.

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Non-governmental organizations (national and international) are important actors in addressing health issues in Kenya. Sandflea/jigger infections (tungiasis) are a public health challenge that severely affect children, older adults, and other vulnerable people in poor communities worldwide. In Kenya, NGOs have been involved in sandflea eradication for more than twenty years. Without treatment, the flea may cause debilitating infections and sores, resulting in difficulties with walking and grasping, as well as social harassment. This paper aims to shed light on health workers’ and volunteers’ p

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Mazigo, H. D., E. Bahemana, E. T. Konje, et al. "Jigger flea infestation (tungiasis) in rural western Tanzania: high prevalence and severe morbidity." Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 106, no. 4 (2012): 259–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trstmh.2011.12.001.

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Ugbomoiko, Uade S., Liana Ariza, and Jorg Heukelbach. "Pigs are the most important animal reservoir for Tunga penetrans (jigger flea) in rural Nigeria." Tropical Doctor 38, no. 4 (2008): 226–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1258/td.2007.070352.

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We examined the domestic animals and rodents in a community in rural Nigeria. Of the 133 animals examined, 29 (21.8%) were infested, the highest prevalence of infestation and highest parasite load was found in the pigs (prevalence 54.8%, median = nine embedded parasites), followed by dogs (45.5%; median = 4), Rattus rattus (29.4%; median = 2) and Mus minutoides (15.4%; median = 1.5). Of all the tungiasis lesions identified 83% were found in pigs. Our data confirm that tungiasis is a zoonotic disease, and that pigs are its most important animal reservoir in this endemic community.

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Mørkve, Åse Walle, Jackline Sitienei, and Graziella Van den Bergh. "A qualitative case study of community experiences with Tungiasis in high prevalence villages of Bungoma County, Kenya: “The whole body aches and the jiggers are torturing me!”." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 17, no. 4 (2023): e0011304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011304.

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Introduction Tungiasis is a painful skin infection caused by a flea called Tunga Penetrans/jiggers, which enters the epidermis of humans and animals. If untreated it may result in bacterial infection, sepsis, necrosis, and disability. In Kenya, it is estimated that 4% of the population suffer from jigger infestation. The aim of this study was to contribute with knowledge about the experiences of those affected, perceived causes and local coping strategies, to improve the control and elimination of this neglected condition. Method A qualitative case study research design was applied involving f

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Klimpel, S., H. Mehlhorn, J. Heukelbach, H. Feldmeier, and N. Mencke. "Field trial of the efficacy of a combination of imidacloprid and permethrin against Tunga penetrans (sand flea, jigger flea) in dogs in Brazil." Parasitology Research 97, S1 (2005): S113—S119. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00436-005-1454-z.

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Kiesewetter, Tim, Liana Ariza, Maria M. Martins, et al. "In VitroEfficacy of Four Insecticides Against Eggs of Tunga penetrans (Siphonaptera)." Open Dermatology Journal 7, no. 1 (2013): 15–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874372220130723003.

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Systematic assessments of control measures against the jigger flea Tunga penetrans are scarce, and there are no published data available on the efficacy of environmental insecticides against immature stages. We tested four environmental contact insecticides used by Brazilian authorities for disease control (deltamethrin, bifenthrin, dichlorvos and etofenprox) against T. penetrans eggs. Eggs were reared in vitro. Hatch rates were observed under standardized conditions and compared to a control group (40 eggs in each group). No larvae hatched after treatment with the organophosphate dichlorvos (

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Abrha, Solomon, Julia K. Christenson, John McEwen, et al. "Treatment of tungiasis using a tea tree oil-based gel formulation: protocol for a randomised controlled proof-of-principle trial." BMJ Open 11, no. 7 (2021): e047380. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047380.

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IntroductionTungiasis (sand flea disease or jigger infestation) is a neglected tropical disease caused by penetration of female sand fleas, Tunga penetrans, in the skin. The disease inflicts immense pain and suffering on millions of people, particularly children, in Latin America, the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, there is no standard treatment for tungiasis, and a simple, safe and effective tungiasis treatment option is required. Tea tree oil (TTO) has long been used as a parasiticidal agent against ectoparasites such as headlice, mites and fleas with proven safety and efficacy

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Book chapters on the topic "Jigger flea"

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"- Tunga (Jigger Flea)." In Molecular Detection of Human Parasitic Pathogens. CRC Press, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b12264-86.

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Liu, Dongyou. "Tunga (Jigger Flea)." In Molecular Detection of Human Parasitic Pathogens. CRC Press, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b12264-90.

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White, Graham B. "Ectoparasites: Leeches and Leech Infestation, Myiasis, Jigger Fleas, Scabies, Louse Infestation." In Manson's Tropical Diseases. Elsevier, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-1-4160-4470-3.50092-6.

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