Journal of cutaneous pathology
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Tungiasis is an infestation caused by the penetration into the skin of the flea Tunga penetrans. Histopathologic studies on imported tungiasis are rare and based on a limited number of cases. ⋯ Histopathologic examination is helpful for the correct diagnosis of tungiasis in travelers returning from tropical and subtropical countries in which the infestation may be characterized by an atypical clinical presentation.