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- About two million new cases each yearCDC: Leishmaniasis Information
- Develops within a few weeks of infectious bite
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis can lead to sores and scarring
- Visceral leishmaniasis can lead to death
- Found in 88 countries worldwideCDC: Leishmaniasis Information
- 90% of visceral cases occur in Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Nepal and SudanCDC: Leishmaniasis Information
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Leishmaniasis is a disease that is caused by parasites and transmitted by the bite of an infected sand fly. There are several varieties of the disease that affect different organs of the body such as the skin, spleen and liver. Cutaneous leishmaniasis affects the skin while visceral leishmaniasis affects the whole body.
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Visceral SymptomsThe New York Times: [http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/leishmaniasis/overview.html Leishmaniasis Health Guide]
- Persistent fever
- Cough, vomiting and diarrhea (in children)
- Night sweats
- Skin discolored or scaly
- Abdominal pain
- Weight loss
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Cutaneous SymptomsThe NEw York Times: [http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/leishmaniasis/overview.html Leishmaniasis Health Guide]
- Problems breathing
- Skin sores or ulcers
- Nosebleeds and runny nose
- Difficulty swallowing
- Ulcers on mouth, gums, tongue, lips or nose
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Treatment
Medicinal compounds containing antimony are the primary drugs used to treat leishmaniasis. Plastic surgery can be used to correct disfiguration caused by cutaneous leishmaniasis. In some cases of visceral leishmanisis, removal of the spleen may be necessary.MedlinePlus Medical Enclylopedia: Leshmiasis
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