A pilot study of dimeticone oils versus sodium carbonate treatment for tungiasis: A randomized cohor...
A pilot study of dimeticone oils versus sodium carbonate treatment for tungiasis: A randomized cohort trial in Homa Bay County, Kenya
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Tungiasis is a cutaneous parasitosis caused by the female flea Tunga penetrans. Two-component dimeticone (NYDA) is the only treatment for tungiasis recommended by the World Health Organization; however, this topical drug is not available in Kenya. In Western Kenya, sodium carbonate is commonly used in the treatment of tungiasis. This study evaluate...
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A pilot study of dimeticone oils versus sodium carbonate treatment for tungiasis: A randomized cohort trial in Homa Bay County, Kenya
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_db3e739675af4db5835c0ded73743fa0
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_db3e739675af4db5835c0ded73743fa0
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1935-2735,1935-2727
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1935-2735
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10.1371/journal.pntd.0012341
