title: Tungiasis: imported disease.
abstract: A case of importation of the sandflea Tunga penetrans is reported. If this species were to become established in Australia, there could be medical and socioeconomic repercussions.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005423:Siphonaptera; D014195:Travel