Tunga Penetrating

Tunga penetrans, also known as the sand flea or penetrating flea, is one of the most common flea species in the world. These insects are carriers of various diseases, including plague and typhoid. In this article we will look at the main characteristics of this dangerous parasite and ways to prevent it.

Fleas enter the skin through tiny openings such as cracks or cuts. They feed on the blood of their hosts, causing severe itching and discomfort in humans. Tunga penetrans is particularly dangerous to humans as it can transmit diseases such as plague and typhoid, which can cause serious health consequences and even death.

To prevent the penetration of tunga penetrans, the following measures must be observed:

1. Wear clothes made from natural fabrics, as synthetic materials can promote the proliferation of fleas.
2. Wash clothes and bedding regularly in hot water and use disinfectants.
3. Avoid walking barefoot in public places such as beaches, parks and hotels.
4. Avoid contact with stray animals and do not touch them with your hands.
5. Treat wounds and cuts with antiseptics and keep them clean.
6. If flea bites are detected, immediately consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

In conclusion, tunga penetrans is a dangerous parasite that can lead to various diseases. Following simple preventive measures will help you avoid flea infestation and stay healthy.

A subfamily of insects from the two-spot order - Tungidae. Yellow-red or brown wide-winged insects 5-11 mm long. The head and fore wings have a distinct band and warty spines, the hind wings are more rounded. They live in the countries of Africa and Asia, as well as in southern Europe, in Russia (Astrakhan region, North Caucasus, Kalmykia and Dagestan).

Tunga penetrans is the causative agent of tri-hums. Lives on the skin and outer coverings of animals - representatives of many species, but most often all types of rats and mice. In animals, the pathogen lives in the superficial layers of the skin and stratum corneum, less often in the subcutaneous tissue. Then clinical manifestations appear - erythema and vesicles in the forehead above the eyebrows, where the primary elements of the rash develop. A silvery-white cloud of crusts may form between the inflammatory elements. In other parts of the body, both spots and a maculopapular rash with small punctate hemorrhagic crusts may develop. The formation of secondary blisters and pustules is possible due to their rupture with the formation of secondary infected crusts and ulcers (when scratching the rash in severe cases). The intertriginous nature of the localization of rashes around the natural openings of the body, and sometimes on the oral mucosa, is typical. If the rash is itchy, there is a risk of infection from the animal owner. Relapses of the disease after treatment are possible - repeated rashes, a decrease in the intensity of the rash or its re-development.