The risk of passing on blood transmitted infections such as HIV / AIDS by use of unsterilized equipment to remove the bugs from different people. It was noted that many people share a single pin to extract jiggers – this is a situation that exposes individuals to the infection of HIV from those who already have the virus.
The prime preventive measure of the jigger is observing Personal Hygiene. Wearing of shoes should also be encouraged to ensure that the flea does not find entry into ones feet. In infested areas, people should check their feet daily for freshly burrowing jiggers, which are visible as minute black spots and cause an itchy sensation.
