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The efficacy of topical, oral and surgical interventions for the treatment of tungiasis: A systematic review of the literature
BACKGROUND: Tungiasis is a neglected disease caused by Tunga penetrans that can be complicated by secondary infections and local tissue destruction. Adequate treatment is important, especially in vulnerable populations; potential treatment options proposed range from surgical extraction to the use o...
Autores principales: | Tardin Martins, Ana Carolina, de Brito, Amanda Ramos, Kurizky, Patrícia Shu, Gonçalves, Rodrigo Gurgel, Santana, Yago Ranniere Teixeira, de Carvalho, Fabiola Christian Almeida, Gomes, Ciro Martins |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8409605/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34415904 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009722 |
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