Jiggers are caused by the sand flea (Tunga penetrans) burrowing into the skin, most commonly the feet. The adult female flea penetrates the skin to lay eggs, causing a painful, itchy lesion that can swell and become infected. Humans are infected
Jiggers are caused by the sand flea (Tunga penetrans) burrowing into the skin, most commonly the feet. The adult female flea penetrates the skin to lay eggs, causing a painful, itchy lesion that can swell and become infected. Humans are infected