Treating jiggers

— WARNING FOR STRONG IMAGES —

A while ago, I wrote about two brothers and their father all suffering from jiggers.

Thanks to a caring donor, the family has now started the treatment. This includes extracting the intact insects from their hands and feet. Breaking them can cause infections. When the insects are removed, gaping wounds remain. To avoid other infections, the wounds should be covered.

The home has to be thoroughly fumigated in order to eradicate the jiggers completely and Robert is helping with this.

It hurts when I look at the pictures and at the same time I’m happy because it means the kids are getting rid of the bugs in their hands and feet. If you are sensitive, I would dissuade you to look at them. Or, do as you like. I am sensitive but also curious. I have to look, despite the crawling sensation in my skin. Here goes.