Leishmaniosis

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There are currently no vaccines or drugs to prevent infection in humans, so the best defense is : leishmaniosis

is a parasitic disease found in parts of the tropics, subtropics, and southern Europe. It is caused by infection with Leishmania parasites, which are spread through the bite of infected female sand flies —insects so small they are often hard to see or hear. Common Forms of the Disease For more detailed health information, you can refer

The most common form, causing skin sores that usually start as small bumps and can develop into "volcano-like" ulcers. For more detailed health information