Upper Eyelid Localisation of &lt;i&gt;Tunga penetrans&lt;/i&gt;

Kaimbo, D. Kaimbo Wa; Bifuko, A.; Ginderdeuren, Rita Parys-Van

doi:10.1159/000107508

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“…Nasal Rhinosporidiosis is clinically defined as single pedunculated polyp, multiple sessile polypoid tumours.Commonly ordinary polyp arises from middle turbinate, rhinosporidiosis usually involve mucosal lining of naso-pharynx , inferior turbinate, septum or nasal floor .Hence nasal polyps originating from these locations should always be treated with high degree of suspicion . Wide &complete removal of polyp followed by electrocautery of the lesion's base is recommended for rhinosporidiosis (1,3,(4)(5)(6)(10)(11)(12). It is hypothesized that cauterization of lesion's base is mandatory to avoid recurrence resulting from spillage of endospores to the adjacent tissue (1,2,4,5,11).…”

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Recurrent Nasal Rhinosporidiosis: A Case Report

Nath¹,

Khan²,

Sahaya³

et al. 2019

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A rare chronic granulomatous disease is Rhinosporidiosis characterized by polypoidal lesions of mucus membrane .Commonly affected area are nose, conjunctiva, naso-pharynx and palate. The causative agent is rhinosporidium seeberi.The disease has been reported in 70 countries. It is prevalent in Indian subcontinent and endemic in Sri Lanka and India. We hereby present a case of 60 years old male native of Uttar Pradesh,eastern zone of India with recurrent polypoidal nasal rhinosporidosis. Patient presented with long standing history of nasal obstruction and intermittent epistaxis for three years. Diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination and was treated by complete surgical excision .This was a very unusual cause of nasal mass in our setting. Nasal rhinosporidiosis lesion may largely mimic other nasal polyps, therefore it is a message for clinicians to consider Rhinosporidiosis as differential diagnosis for patients presenting with nasal mass or swelling Tablet dapsone is effective to reduce recurrence. Laser technique is very new tool and quiet safe for removal of nasal rhinosporidiosis and prevention of recurrence.

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Recurrent Nasal Rhinosporidiosis: A Case Report

Nath¹,

Khan²,

Sahaya³

et al. 2019

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“…After the penetration which mostly is seen on the feet, the flea undertakes an amazing enlargement which takes some days to grow up to about 1 cm [2]. This flea has many common names including, chigoe flea, jigger, nigua, pico, sand flea, and bicho de pie (bug of the foot) [3]. The lacerations caused by the flea are characterized by a white patch with a black dot in the center.…”

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The Burden of Tungiasis (Jiggers’ Infestation) and Its Impact on Rural Vulnerable Populations in Kenya: A Comprehensive Health Assessment on Muranga County, Kenya

Okumu

2024

IJTDH

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Tungiasis, commonly known as jiggers’ infestation, poses significant health challenges within the vulnerable rural population in Kenya. This parasitic skin disease is caused by the female sand flea Tunga penetrans and primarily affects individuals living in impoverished and overcrowded conditions. The infestation leads to severe discomfort, pain, inflammation, and secondary infections, impacting the physical and mental well-being of those affected. This abstract aims to assess the health challenges brought by tungiasis in rural Kenya and especially in Muranga County, highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies, treatment interventions, and public health education to combat this neglected tropical disease. It will also aim at providing an overview of a study conducted to assess the health challenges associated with tungiasis in Muranga County, Kenya. It will also explore the significant health challenges and effects of tungiasis which is also known as jigger’s infestation on rural population in Kenya and provide recommendations on means and measures that should be taken by the department of public health within the ministry of health of Kenya and other stakeholders in improving healthcare conditions for the focus population and transform the plea of this rural population and other rural populations affected within Kenya.

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“…This practice raises the risk of contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other blood-borne pathogens like Hepatitis B and C [ 18 , 20 ]. Ectopic infections of the genitals [ 21 ], eyelids [ 22 ], and tongue [ 23 ] have been documented. In resource-poor communities with low tetanus vaccination coverage, evidence points to an association between tungiasis and tetanus [ 16 , 24 ].…”

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Mapping the Geographic Distribution of Tungiasis in Sub-Saharan Africa

Deka

2020

TropicalMed

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The geographic distribution of tungiasis is poorly understood, despite the frequent occurrence of the disease in marginalized populations of low socioeconomic status. To date, little work is available to define the geography of this neglected tropical disease (NTD). This exploratory study incorporated geostatistical modeling to map the suitability for tungiasis transmission in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In SSA, environmental suitability is predicted in 44 countries, including Angola, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Cote de Ivoire, Mali, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Gabon, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, and South Africa. In total, an estimated 668 million people live in suitable areas, 46% (304 million) of which reside in East Africa. These evidence-based maps provide vital evidence of the potential geographic extent of SSA. They will help to guide disease control programs, inform policymakers, and raise awareness at the global level. Likewise, these results will hopefully provide decisionmakers with the pertinent information necessary to lessen morbidity and mortality in communities located in environmentally suitable areas.

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Upper Eyelid Localisation of <i>Tunga penetrans</i>

Cited by 9 publications

References 22 publications

Recurrent Nasal Rhinosporidiosis: A Case Report

Recurrent Nasal Rhinosporidiosis: A Case Report

The Burden of Tungiasis (Jiggers’ Infestation) and Its Impact on Rural Vulnerable Populations in Kenya: A Comprehensive Health Assessment on Muranga County, Kenya

Mapping the Geographic Distribution of Tungiasis in Sub-Saharan Africa

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