chigoe

• Petite puce tropicale dont la femelle fécondée s'enfouit sous la peau de l'hôte, y compris l'être humain.

A small tropical flea whose fertile female burrows under the skin of a host, including humans.

1. C2formalmedical

   A small tropical flea, the fertile female of which burrows under the skin of its host, including humans, causing irritation and infection.

   Puce chique

   • The chigoe flea is a common pest in tropical regions.
   • She developed a painful sore after a chigoe burrowed into her foot.
   • Travelers are advised to wear shoes to avoid chigoe infestations.

   Synonymeschiggerjiggersand flea