Diseases [C] » Infections [C01] » Parasitic Diseases » Skin Diseases, Parasitic » Ectoparasitic Infestations » Flea Infestations » Tungiasis
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An infestation with the flea TUNGA PENETRANS causing inflammation, pruritus, and pain, in both humans and other mammals. There is a high incidence of secondary infections such as BACTEREMIA and TETANUS. MeSH
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