Imported tungiasis in a Japanese student returning from East Africa.
J Dermatol
; 38(2): 185-9, 2011 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21269317
ABSTRACT
Ectoparastiosis by Tunga penetrans is becoming more common in non-tropical countries as people travel more to endemic areas. We present here a classic case of imported tungiasis including a history of visit to an endemic region and its typical presentation. Diagnosis with dermoscopy, treatment and prevention are discussed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Travel
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Toes
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Tungiasis
Limits:
Adult
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
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Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
J Dermatol
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japón