Tungiasis: Tunga Penetrans Morphology and Etiology

2-3 mm

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, Africa, and Far East

Direct skin contact with soil contaminated with adult female Tunga fleas

<p>Egg (laid on the ground) → larva (feed on organic environment) → pupa develops in cocoons → adult</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feet (97%)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tunga penetrans</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only mated females burrow into the skin (epidermis) of the host</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 100 eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct skin contact with soil contaminated with adult female Tunga fleas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2-3 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intermittently</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The burrowing is usually painless due to anesthetics secreted by the flea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organic debris in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, Africa, and Far East</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct skin contact with soil contaminated with adult female Tunga fleas</p> Signup and view all the answers