A case of imported tungiasis in Scotland initially mimicking verrucae vulgaris.
A case is described of Tunga penetrans infection in the feet of a tourist returning from South America to Scotland. The condition had initially mimicked verrucae vulgaris, but microscopic examination of the lesions together with the travel history allowed the diagnosis of tungiasis to be made. This is the first case reported in Scotland.
Wardhaugh
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Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries.
Norris
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JF
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012606:Scotland; D005423:Siphonaptera; D012876:Skin Diseases, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014195:Travel; D014687:Venezuela; D014860:Warts / Q000175:diagnosis*