Chapter 1 - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)»Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations (B85-B89)»Tungiasis [sandflea infestation] (B88.1)
B88.1
Tungiasis [sandflea infestation]
Related indications (MeSH) (1)
Tungiasis1 drug (1 approved)
An infestation with the flea TUNGA PENETRANS causing inflammation, pruritus, and pain, in both humans and other mammals. There is a high incidence of secondary infections such as BACTEREMIA and TETANUS.