There are several key differences between chiggers and jiggers: Appearance: Chiggers are small red mites, and jiggers are bloated whitish fleas. Habitat: Chiggers live in forests, gardens, and grasslands. Jiggers live in sandy places like the beach. Geographic range: Chiggers can be found worldwide while jiggers are limited to …
Jiggers, not to be confused with chiggers, is a dermatologic infiltration by a flea called Tunga penetrans. The name jiggers comes from the synonym for the causative flea, the jigger flea, and is one of many synonyms. Today, many health professionals refer to jiggers by its more formal name of tungiasis. Jiggers is a very old condition that has ...
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