Developing low-cost house floors to control tungiasis in Kenya - a feasibility study

• Auteurs principaux: Lynne Elson (Auteur), Shadrack Mwadai Nyawa (Auteur), Abneel Matharu (Auteur), Ulrike Fillinger (Auteur)
• Format: Livre
• Publié: BMC, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Sujets: article
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Abstract Context Tungiasis is a neglected tropical skin disease endemic in resource-poor communities. It is caused by the penetration of the female sand flea, Tunga penetrans, into the skin causing immense pain, itching, difficulty walking, sleeping and concentrating on school or work. Infection is...