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Leishmaniasis in Zliten, Lebanon

The Director of the Environmental Health Office in Zliten has reported a total of 51 persons infected with leishmaniasis. More cases may occur since the sand fly that transmits this parasite is active from May to September.

Advice

Depending on the type of infection, leishmaniasis causes skin ulcers that do not heal or more serious damage to internal organs. Leishmaniasis is transmitted by the bite of infected female sandflies which can transmit the parasite that causes this disease. Travellers to places where this infection occurs can reduce their risk of exposure to leishmaniasis by taking all necessary precautions to avoid sand fly bites.

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