Tungiasis
Background
- From flea infestation
Clinical Features
→ indicates newly penetrated sand fleas; ▴ indicates older lesions; (A) baseline examination, (B) week 2, (C) week 6 and (D) week 10 of follow up.
Differential Diagnosis
Travel-related skin conditions
Papules
- Insect bites
- Scabies
- Seabather's eruption
- Cercarial dermatitis (Swimmer's Itch)
Sub Q Swelling and Nodules
Ulcers
Linear and Migratory Lesions
- Cutaneous larvae migrans
- Photodermatitis
See also domestic U.S. ectoparasites
Evaluation
Management
Disposition
See Also
- Parasitic Diseases
- Travel Medicine
- Fleas
External Links
References
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