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Fig. 1 | Parasites & Vectors

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From: Tungiasis-associated morbidity in pigs and dogs in endemic villages of Uganda

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Clinical pathology of tungiasis in pigs. a Dew claw edema and horny wall surface erosions. b Clustering of sand fleas at the coronary band and extensive hoof wall necrosis. c Bilateral loss of dew claws in a case of heavy infection and overgrowth of digital claws. d Hyperkeratosis of the skin and fissures at the coronary band coupled with hoof wall erosions. e Intense rim of hyperemia around an embedded lesion at the coronary band. f Sand flea lesions on principal and accessory digits of a pig at various stages of development. Note the hyperemia around the lesions and the relatively large size of the lesions

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