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Tungiasis — DTM&H MCQ

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A child has multiple inflamed tungiasis lesions around the toes without systemic toxicity. What is the most appropriate integrated management?

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Correct answer: C — Sterile extraction, wound care, tetanus review and footwear provision

The best answer is “Sterile extraction, wound care, tetanus review and footwear provision”. Treatment must remove or kill embedded fleas without introducing secondary infection, then address the wound and tetanus status. Footwear, clean floors and animal/environmental control reduce repeated exposure. Non-sterile manipulation is a major source of bacterial complications.

Reference: WHO: Tungiasis: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/tungiasis