Characterization of tungiasis infection and morbidity using thermography in Kenya revealed higher disease burden during COVID-19 school closures

• मुख्य लेखकों: Lynne Elson (लेखक), Abneel K. Matharu (लेखक), Naomi Riithi (लेखक), Paul Ouma (लेखक), Francis Mutebi (लेखक), Hermann Feldmeier (लेखक), Jürgen Krücken (लेखक), Ulrike Fillinger (लेखक)
• स्वरूप: पुस्तक
• प्रकाशित: BMC, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• विषय: article
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Abstract Background Tungiasis is a neglected tropical skin disease caused by the sand flea Tunga penetrans. Female fleas penetrate the skin, particularly at the feet, and cause severe inflammation. This study aimed to characterize disease burden in two highly affected regions in Kenya, to test the u...