Tungiasis is a disease caused by a jigger flea (Tunga penetrans). It is a public health problem in Kenya, particularly in poor rural communities. The efficacy of coconut oil in controlling tungiasis in a rural setting in Kenya was, evaluated with a view of developing a solution to the disease based on scientific data. A baseline survey was, carried out to assess infestation and severity of the disease. A severity score for chronic tungiasis was developed and used in the study. A cohort of 39 chronic individuals was, recruited for treatment and follow up. The recruited study participants were first examined for a period of 30 days followed by an intervention treatment with coconut oil applied
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