Tungiasis. A Case of Diagnosis of Tropical Dermatosis

A case of tungiasis is presented - infestation with Tunga penetrans of a man who was on vacation in Peru, with eruptions localized on toes I and V of the both feet. For treatment of the patient, the parasites were surgically removed out of the lesions, whereupon the lesions were treated with antisep...

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Main Authors: V. V. Azam (Author), V. V. Chikin (Author), I. A. Borlakov (Author)
Format: Book
Published: State Scientific Center of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology, 2018-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:A case of tungiasis is presented - infestation with Tunga penetrans of a man who was on vacation in Peru, with eruptions localized on toes I and V of the both feet. For treatment of the patient, the parasites were surgically removed out of the lesions, whereupon the lesions were treated with antiseptics.
Item Description:0042-4609
2313-6294
10.25208/0042-4609-2017-93-6-79-85