Tag

Leishmania Mexicana

All articles tagged with #leishmania mexicana

health2 years ago•5 min saved

The Endemic Spread of Flesh-Eating Parasitic Disease in the US

A disfiguring parasitic infection caused by Leishmania mexicana, transmitted by sand flies, is now endemic in Texas and Oklahoma and is expanding its range in the U.S. While most cases are acquired through international travel, a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 86 patients had acquired the infection in the U.S. The infection causes the mildest form of the disease, affecting only the skin, and generally requires no treatment. However, there is concern about the potential spread of the more severe visceral form of leishmania, which infects organs throughout the body. The presence of the infection in the U.S. highlights the need for improved diagnosis, reporting, and surveillance to track its frequency and spread.

via Forbes|

#health #leishmania-mexicana #parasitic-infection

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Emerging Tropical Parasite Epidemic Hits U.S., Particularly Texas

The flesh-eating parasite known as Leishmania mexicana, once thought to be a danger primarily for travelers, is now spreading locally through sand flies native to the southern United States, according to a new analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The parasite causes skin sores that can lead to long-term scarring, and there is "low certainty" about the effectiveness of available treatments. The parasite appears to be endemic in Texas and some southern border states, raising concerns about its spread. Additionally, there are worries that a deadlier cousin, Leishmania infantum, could also gain a foothold in the U.S., particularly through dogs.

via CBS News|

#cdc #flesh-eating-parasite #health

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Tropical Flesh-Eating Parasite Spreading in the U.S. via Sand Flies

The flesh-eating parasite known as Leishmania mexicana, once thought to be a danger primarily for travelers, is now spreading locally through sand flies native to the southern United States, according to a new analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The parasite causes skin sores that can lead to long-term scarring, and there is "low certainty" about the effectiveness of available treatments. Leishmaniasis, caused by the parasite, is now considered endemic in Texas and some southern border states. The discovery raises concerns about the spread of a deadlier cousin, Leishmania infantum, which causes a more severe form of the disease called visceral leishmaniasis.

via Yahoo Life|

#cdc #endemic #flesh-eating-parasite

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Tropical Flesh-Eating Parasite Spreads Endemically in the US, Particularly in Texas

The flesh-eating parasite known as Leishmania mexicana, once thought to be a danger primarily for travelers, is now spreading locally through sand flies in the southern United States, according to a new analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The parasite causes skin sores that can lead to long-term scarring, and there is "low certainty" about the effectiveness of available treatments. The parasite appears to be endemic in Texas and some southern border states, raising concerns about its spread. Additionally, there are worries that a deadlier cousin, Leishmania infantum, could also gain a foothold in the U.S., particularly through dogs.

via CBS News|

#cdc #flesh-eating-parasite #health