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Pictures Of Tungiasis, Disease Caused By Fleas
Info from one site  "Tungiasis is a skin disease cause by certain species of fleas, which burrow into the skin and lay eggs. Tungiasis occurs in many countries, and can be imported to others by individuals infected who travel. Symptoms include itching, burning, and pain in the area. Lesions, blisters, and ulcers may appear in the areas where the flea is burrowing. If not treated, this skin disease can cause a loss of toe nails, toes, severe infections, gangrene, tetanus, and other serious complications. is a skin disease cause by certain species of fleas, which burrow into the skin and lay eggs. Tungiasis occurs in many countries, and can be imported to others by individuals infected who travel. Symptoms include itching, burning, and pain in the area. Lesions, blisters, and ulcers may appear in the areas where the flea is burrowing. If not treated, this skin disease can cause a loss of toe nails, toes, severe infections, gangrene, tetanus, and other serious complications."  ·  ·  ·  ·  · |
