Tetanus and gangrene are not uncommon for tungiasis. In most cases, sand flea bites aren’t dangerous. Topical OTC treatments, time, and self-care often help to relieve symptoms. However ...

BOYCOTT, in NATURE of October 23, says: “Some persons who are extensively flea ... insect bites. In January 1885 I suffered the most terrible agony from bites of Australian sand-flies (I do ...

Keep reading to learn about the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments of ... infection from the bites. Fleas can also infest your skin. For example, burrowing sand fleas can cause an infestation ...