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An disease or disorder caused by infection with Tunga penetrans.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for tungiasis has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
1 clinical trial registered. Interventions under study include medical devices. Pipeline includes 1 NA. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
138 publications have been identified in PubMed for tungiasis. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (47%), Epidemiology / Natural History (18%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (16%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 54 | 47% |
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Disease patterns and progression |
21 |
18% |
Laboratory research | 18 | 16% |
Patient case studies | 13 | 11% |
Clinical study results | 6 | 5% |
Other research | 2 | 2% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 1 | 1% |
Kuntal K (2026). [PMID: 41853853](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41853853/). *Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg*. [Other]
Lázár E (2026). [PMID: 41028908](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41028908/). *Nat Rev Genet*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Galván-Casas C (2026). [PMID: 40567146](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40567146/). *Clin Exp Dermatol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Nigusu Y (2026). [PMID: 41810117](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41810117/). *J Trop Med*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Adu AM (2026). [PMID: 41913579](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41913579/). *Brain Behav*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
de Carvalho Teixeira JB (2026). [PMID: 41651619](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41651619/). *Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Suzuki K (2026). [PMID: 41821059](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41821059/). *Trop Med Health*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Ouma N (2026). [PMID: 41781022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41781022/). *BMJ Glob Health*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Suzuki K (2026). [PMID: 41746017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41746017/). *Trop Med Infect Dis*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Elson L (2026). [PMID: 41526872](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41526872/). *BMC Public Health*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
AI-curated news mentioning tungiasis
Updated Mar 4, 2026
A study published in PubMed examines the prevalence and distribution of tungiasis in the Kilifi Health and Demographic Surveillance System in Kenya. This research provides valuable insights into the epidemiology of tungiasis, which could inform future public health strategies.