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Characterization of tungiasis infection and morbidity using thermography in Kenya revealed higher disease burden during COVID-19 school closures
BACKGROUND: Tungiasis is a neglected tropical skin disease caused by the sand flea Tunga penetrans. Female fleas penetrate the skin, particularly at the feet, and cause severe inflammation. This study aimed to characterize disease burden in two highly affected regions in Kenya, to test the use of th...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10027580/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36941724 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40249-023-01080-5 |