Spatial distribution, prevalence and potential risk factors of Tungiasis in Vihiga County, Kenya.

• Main Authors: Ruth Monyenye Nyangacha (Author), David Odongo (Author), Florence Oyieke (Author), Christine Bii (Author), Erastus Muniu (Author), Stanley Chasia (Author), Missiani Ochwoto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND:Tungiasis is a parasitic disease caused by the sand flea Tunga penetrans also known as jigger flea. Communities living in precarious conditions in tropical and sub tropical countries bear the brunt of the infection. The main objective of this study was to determine the burden of Tungiasis...