The efficacy of topical, oral and surgical interventions for the treatment of tungiasis: A systematic review of the literature.

• Main Authors: Ana Carolina Tardin Martins (Author), Amanda Ramos de Brito (Author), Patrícia Shu Kurizky (Author), Rodrigo Gurgel Gonçalves (Author), Yago Ranniere Teixeira Santana (Author), Fabiola Christian Almeida de Carvalho (Author), Ciro Martins Gomes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Background</h4>Tungiasis is a neglected disease caused by Tunga penetrans that can be complicated by secondary infections and local tissue destruction. Adequate treatment is important, especially in vulnerable populations; potential treatment options proposed range from surgical extr...