Tungiasis is a skin infestation with the burrowing flea tunga penetrans or related species. Other more invasive procedures like surgery may be indicated at later. Webaug 27, 2015 · a sole hope volunteer examines the foot of a man infested with jiggers before removing the parasites.

Weba sterile needle can be used to remove the fleas from the skin when the infestation has recently occurred.