noun
- A small parasitic flea found in tropical regions that burrows into the skin, especially of the feet, causing irritation and infection.
Usage: Also spelled chigoe or chigger in some contexts; Primarily used in medical and tropical medicine contexts
Examples
- The traveler contracted a chegoe infection after walking barefoot on the beach.
- Chegoe infestations are common in parts of Africa and South America.
- The doctor identified the skin lesion as caused by a chegoe flea.
- Wearing protective footwear helps prevent chegoe bites in endemic areas.