- Tungiasis is a disease from a sand flea.
- It makes the skin hurt and itch.
- People in poor areas have this disease more.
- PAHO has new rules to treat tungiasis.
- They say to use dimethicone, a safe cream.
- They warn against using sharp tools to remove fleas.
Difficult words
- tungiasis — a disease caused by a sand flea.
- disease — a health problem in the body.
- skin — the outer layer of the body.
- itch — to have a tickling feeling on the skin.
- cream — a thick liquid for skin.
- treat — to help someone feel better.
- rules — guidelines to follow.
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Discussion questions
- How can we help people with tungiasis?
- Why do you think poor areas have more cases?
- What do you think of the new treatment rules?
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