Tungiasis: a case report.

Abstract:

:This is a case report of a patient who developed a nodule in one foot, which upon biopsy, was diagnosed as tungiasis, a cutaneous infestation caused by a human flea. The natural life cycle, clinical and pathological expressions are discussed.

journal_name

P R Health Sci J

authors

Valentín SM,Sánchez JL,Hillyer GV,Velez R

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2007-12-01 00:00:00

pages

423-5

issue

4

eissn

0738-0658

issn

2373-6011

journal_volume

26

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