TUNGA PENETRANS
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Tunga Penetrans.
Tunga Penetrans - as a noun
Small tropical flea; the fertile female burrows under the skin of the host including humans
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"The tunga penetrans is a parasitic insect that burrows into the skin of animals."
"A common symptom of tunga penetrans infestation is severe itching and inflammation."
"The best way to prevent tunga penetrans from burrowing into the skin is to avoid walking barefoot on sandy or dusty grounds."
"Treatments for tunga penetrans infestations often include the use of insecticides and topical creams."
"The female tunga penetrans can lay around 100 eggs during its short lifespan."
