Sachse M M, Guldbakke K K, Khachemoune A
Instituto de Dermatologia Prof. RD Azulay, Santa Casa da Misericórdia, Pavilhão São Miguel, Rua Santa Luzia 206, Castelo, Rio de Janeiro 22020-020, Brazil.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2007 Jan;21(1):11-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01888.x.
Tungiasis is a cutaneous ectoparasitic infestation by the female sand flea Tunga penetrans. It is predominantly a health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and South America. However, increasing numbers of returning travellers, immigrants, and adopted children are also affected in non-tropical countries. It is a cause of substantial morbidity, with prevalence rates as high as 76% in certain endemic areas. To date, the early extraction of the flea is still the first line therapy.
潜蚤病是由雌性穿皮潜蚤引起的一种皮肤外寄生虫感染。它主要是撒哈拉以南非洲、加勒比地区、拉丁美洲和南美洲的一个健康问题。然而，在非热带国家，越来越多的归国旅行者、移民和领养儿童也受到影响。它是导致大量发病的一个原因，在某些流行地区患病率高达76%。迄今为止，尽早取出跳蚤仍是一线治疗方法。
