Browsing Research Articles by Author "Amatre, Gerald"
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Jigger Flea (Tunga penetrans) Infestations and Use of Soil-Cow Dung-Ash Mixture as a Flea Control Method in Eastern Uganda
Amatre, Gerald; Lejju, Julius Bunny; Andama, Morgan (International Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 2018)Despite several interventions, jigger flea infestations continue to be reported in the Busoga sub-region in Eastern Uganda. The purpose of this study was to identify factors that expose the indigenous people to jigger ... -
Jigger-Control Related Health Issues and Suggested Interventions in Iganga District, Eastern Uganda
Amatre, Gerald; Lejju, Julius Bunny; Andama, Morgan (International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2016)Jigger infestation is a neglected tropical disease caused by penetration of the sand flea into the skin of a person and other hosts. The wounds created cause pain, discomfort and may lead to secondary infections such as ... -
Prevalence of Jigger Flea (Tunga Penetrans) Infestation amongst Age Groups, Male and Female Persons in Jinja District, Eastern Uganda
Amatre, Gerald; Lejju, Julius Bunny; Andama, Morgan (International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2018-03-03)Abstract: Jigger flea infestations are endemic in several rural communities in Uganda. The Eastern part of the country reports outbreaks of jigger infestations. This case study was carried out to identify the most vulnerable ...