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Assessing the impact of tungiasis on children's quality of life in Kenya.Elson L Otieno B Matharu AK Riithi N Chongwo EJ Mutebi F Feldmeier H Krucken J Fillinger U Abubakar A
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2025). 19:e0012606

Tungiasis among children in Kenya is associated with poor nutrition status, absenteeism, poor school performance and high impact on quality of life.Elson L Kamau C Koech S Muthama C Gachomba G Sinoti E Chondo E Mburu E Wakio M Lore J Maia M Adetifa I Orindi B Bejon P Fillinger U
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2024). 18:e0011800

Identification of tungiasis infection hotspots with a low-cost, high-throughput method for extracting Tunga penetrans (Siphonaptera) off-host stages from soil samples-An observational study.Matharu AK Ouma P Njoroge MM Amugune BL Hyuga A Mutebi F Krucken J Feldmeier H Elson L Fillinger U
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2024). 18:e0011601

Efficacy of a mixture of neem seed oil (Azadirachta indica) and coconut oil (Cocos nucifera) for topical treatment of tungiasis. A randomized controlled, proof-of-principle study.Elson L Randu K Feldmeier H Fillinger U
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2019). 13:e0007822

Prevalence, intensity and risk factors of tungiasis in Kilifi County, Kenya II: Results from a school-based observational study.Elson L Wiese S Feldmeier H Fillinger U
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2019). 13:e0007326