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health2 years ago

Emerging Threat: Sand Fly-Borne Tropical Skin Disease Spreads to US

Leishmaniasis, a tropical skin disease carried by sand flies, has been detected in the United States. The disease, which can cause skin sores or affect internal organs, is typically found in tropical areas. Cases in the US have been reported in individuals who traveled to countries where leishmaniasis is native, as well as in people who did not travel outside the US. Researchers are urging doctors to be aware of the possibility of leishmaniasis cases occurring without international travel, particularly in Texas and other states. The CDC recommends taking precautions to protect against sand fly bites, such as avoiding outdoor activities during peak activity times and using insect repellent.

via Fox Weather |
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health2 years ago

"Rapid Spread of Flesh-Eating Parasitic Disease in America"

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified 1,222 cases of leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease spread by infected sandfly bites, in US citizens between 2005 and 2019. Previously, most cases were linked to travel or living in other countries, but the CDC's new findings suggest that 86 recent cases were found in people with no recent travel history. The majority of cases were found in Texas, but there are reports of cases in other southern US states. While the disease does not pose a serious public health risk to citizens, health professionals are being urged to increase awareness and surveillance to better understand the nature of the disease.

via The Independent|
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health2 years ago

CDC Identifies Endemic Flesh-Eating Parasite in Texas, US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found evidence suggesting that leishmaniasis, a flesh-eating parasitic disease caused by sand fly bites, may be endemic in Texas and other southern states. Previously, the disease was primarily associated with international travel, but recent analysis revealed cases in individuals who had not traveled abroad. Texas has reported 38 locally acquired cases since 2007, with three cases in Travis County. The CDC believes that the robust reporting system in Texas may contribute to the higher number of reported cases, and it is unclear how widespread the disease is in other U.S. states. The CDC advises wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent to prevent infection.

via KXAN.com|
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health2 years ago

Unraveling the Mysteries of Leishmaniasis: How a Deadly Parasite Infects Non-Immune Cells

A new study published in the journal Cell has revealed that the parasitic organism responsible for visceral leishmaniasis, a potentially fatal disease, has developed a strategy for spreading by targeting individual non-immune cells. Researchers found the parasites in stem cells in the bone marrow of chronically infected mice, many of which were blood-related. This discovery raises questions about the role of these uncommon cells in harboring the parasites and their resistance to drug treatment. Visceral leishmaniasis affects 1.2 million people annually and is fatal in 95% of cases if left untreated.

via The Jerusalem Post|
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health2 years ago

Babesiosis: Tick-borne disease spreading in Northeast US.

Cases of babesiosis, a parasitic disease spread through ticks, are on the rise in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the US due to rising temperatures and the growing population of deer. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, and fatigue. Antiparisitic drugs are the standard course of treatment for symptomatic patients, while prevention measures include avoiding tall grass and overgrown areas, wearing long pants and tick repellent, and checking for ticks daily.

via NJ.com|
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