The efficacy of topical, oral and surgical interventions for the treatment of tungiasis: A systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tungiasis is a neglected disease caused by Tunga penetrans that can be complicated by secondary infections and local tissue destruction. Adequate treatment is important, especially in vulnerable populations; potential treatment options proposed range from surgical extraction to the use of oral and topical medications. We aimed to perform a systematic review to assess the efficacy of topical, oral and surgical interventions for the treatment of tungiasis.

Methodology/principal findings

The present review is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021234741). On September 1, 2020, we searched PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, Scielo and LILACS BVS. We included clinical trials and longitudinal observational studies that evaluated any topical, systemic or m

SUBMITTER: Tardin Martins AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8409605 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature