Tungiasis. Jigger flea infestation
Hansen, B.F.; Riis-Petersen, J.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 153(42): 2956
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-5782 PMID: 1949325 Document Number: 378337
A case of infestation with Tunga penetrans (jigger flea) is described. Complete local recovery usually occurs after removal of the intact flea.
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