Tungiasis among children in Kenya is associated with poor nutrition status, absenteeism, poor school performance and high impact on quality of life.

• Main Authors: Lynne Elson (Author), Christopher Kamau (Author), Sammy Koech (Author), Christopher Muthama (Author), George Gachomba (Author), Erastus Sinoti (Author), Elwyn Chondo (Author), Eliud Mburu (Author), Miriam Wakio (Author), Jimmy Lore (Author), Marta Maia (Author), Ifedayo Adetifa (Author), Benedict Orindi (Author), Phillip Bejon (Author), Ulrike Fillinger (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Tungiasis is a highly neglected tropical skin disease caused by the sand flea, Tunga penetrans. The flea burrows into the skin inducing a strong inflammatory response, leading to pain and mobility restrictions with potential impacts on quality of life. Few countries implement control efforts and the...