AI Article Synopsis
- Tungiasis is an infestation caused by the female flea Tunga penetrans, which burrows into the skin.
- This flea is primarily found in regions like Central and South America, sub-Saharan Africa, and Central Asia, with Brazil having a notably high prevalence.
- The text discusses a case involving an Italian beach volleyball player who contracted tungiasis while in Brazil.
Article Abstract
Tungiasis is an infestation caused by penetration of the skin by the gravid female of the flea Tunga penetrans Linnaeus 1758 (Insecta, Siphonaptera: Tungidae). Tunga penetrans is currently found in Central and South America, sub-Saharan Africa, and Central Asia. Prevalence is very high in Brazil. We present a case of tungiasis in an Italian beach volleyball player who acquired the infestation in Brazil.
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