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noun - small tropical flea
A small tropical flea (Tunga penetrans), the fertilized female of which burrows under the skin of animals and humans, causing intense irritation and sores that may become severely infected.
See chigger (n.
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Tropical flea |
Indian flea which buries itself under toenails |
Larva of skin-mite |
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Jan 11 2010 Universal |
Dec 2 2001 The Times - Concise |
Jul 19 2001 The Guardian - Quick crossword |
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another term for |
small tropical flea the fertile female burrows under the skin of the host including humans |
A small tropical flea (Tunga penetrans), the fertilized female of which burrows under the skin of animals and humans, causing intense irritation and sores that may become severely infected. Also called chigger, jigger2, sand flea. |
See chigger. |
Chigoe description |
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Tunga penetrans (chigoe flea or jigger) is a parasitic insect found in most tropical and sub-tropical climates. It is native to Central and South America, and has been inadvertently introduced by humans to sub-Saharan Africa.Synonyms for Tunga penetrans include Sarcopsylla penetrans, Pulex penetrates, and many others. In its parasitic phase it has significant impact on its host, which include humans and certain other mammalian species. A parasitical infestation of T. penetrans is called tungiasis. |