Tungiasis Infections and Infestations Tungiasis [sandflea infestation]
Conditions
Interventions
Application of dimeticone or potassium permanganate on the right or left foot, respectively, for 5 minutes. Then the feet will be kept in an upright position to allow the solutions to dry. Shoes will
Sponsors
Institute of Microbiology and Hygiene, Berlin (Germany)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Ages 5 - 16 years 2. Presence of at least 2 lesions in stage IIa or IIIa (Fortaleza Classification) 3. Presence of at least 2 out of 3 viability signs: 3.1. Expulsion of eggs 3.2. Excretion of faeces 3.3. Characteristic pulsations in the abdomen of the parasite 4. Informed written consent, in the case of children by the caregiver
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of gross inflammation on either foot 2. Presence of abscess/suppuration on either foot 3. Presence of ascending lymphangitis on either foot
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Assess the impact of the different interventions the following outcome measure will be compared every day during a period of 7 days 2. Lesions stage will be assessed according the Fortaleza Classification 3. Number of embedded sand fleas on each foot which loses viability signs and/or for which normal development is interrupted in relation to the number of lesions with a normal development | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The intensity of inflammation of the left and right foot assessed semi-quantitatively using a previously established severity score (SSAT) | — |
Countries
Kenya
Outcome results
None listed