chegoes

The danger was so much the greater, as my feet at that time were bleeding from the wounds made by chegoes (Pulex penetrans), which had not been well extirpated.

Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America 1851

"Some chegoes have got into your feet, and if they are not taken out quickly they will cause you a great deal of suffering."

On the Banks of the Amazon William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

If the nest be formed, great care must be taken not to break it, otherwise some of the eggs remain in the flesh, and then you will soon be annoyed with more chegoes.

Wanderings in South America Charles Waterton 1823

Every evening, before sundown, it was part of my toilette to examine my feet and see that they were clear of chegoes.

Wanderings in South America Charles Waterton 1823

The danger was so much the greater, as my feet at that time were bleeding from the wounds made by chegoes (Pulex penetrans), which had not been well extirpated.

Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 Alexander von Humboldt 1814

My mother was famous for taking out chegoes, and she showed me the way she managed. "

On the Banks of the Amazon William Henry Giles Kingston 1847