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There is currently no licensed vaccine against Leishmania and control measures rely on chemotherapy to alleviate disease and on vector control to reduce transmission.
A major vaccine development program aimed initially at cutaneous leishmaniasis is under way.
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Who discovered leishmaniasis?
William leishmaniasis
How does leishmaniasis spread?
Leishmaniasis is normally spread via the bite of a female sandfly in areas where Leishmaniasis is endemic. Leishmaniasis is also spread by blood transfusion, sharing needles, sexually and congenitally. The Leishmaniasis parasite has been proven to survive in stored blood for at least 30 days which is why the US Military and the CDC have a ban on donating blood for one year for persons returning from endemic countries, to include Iraq and Afghanistan.
What is the vector of transmission for leishmaniasis?
sandfly
How may leishmaniasis be said to be a common disorder?
At any one time, about 20 million people throughout the world are infected with leishmaniasis. Between one million and one and one-half million cases of cutaenous leishmaniasis are reported yearly worldwide.
Where can one go to find information on a smallpox vaccine?
The website for the centers for disease control and prevention has information about the smallpox vaccine. It will inform you what smallpox is, what are the symptoms, and why you should get the vaccine.
Is vaccine a useful method for birth control?
Birth control vaccines don't exist, but you can get birth control shots.
What does leishmaniasis look like?
its called google images
Can leishmaniasis be transmitted from one dog to another?
Leishmaniasis is transmitted by sand flies which bite an infected dog and then bite another causing the transmission. Potentially humans can be infected in the same manner.
Can you die from Leishmaniasis?
no you can not die from leishmanasis. you can only die from it if it is kept untreated.
How many people are affected every year by leishmaniasis?
Approximately 1.5 million new cases of leishmaniasis occur worldwide each year. It is endemic in 98 countries, mostly in tropical and subtropical regions.
Why aren't the public shown patient information leaflets revealing contra-indications before a vaccine is given?
If you have a concern about a vaccine before it is given, ask your physician for more information. For information about vaccine safety, see the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine information under Related Links.
How does leishmaniasis attack?
Yes it will kill you the only way you can get out of it is by eating elephant poop
