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Who discovered leishmaniasis?
William leishmaniasis
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.
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.
Common communicable diseases in eastern Nigeria?
The following are the common communicable diseases in the east Nigeria; diarrhoea, dysentry, whooping cough, measleas, anthrax, schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis, e.t.c
What is the vector of transmission for leishmaniasis?
sandfly
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.
Scientific name for a sand fly?
The scientific name for sand flies is Phlebotomus or Lutzomyia, depending on the genus of the specific species. These small insects are known for transmitting diseases such as leishmaniasis through their bites.
How does leishmaniasis attack?
Yes it will kill you the only way you can get out of it is by eating elephant poop
What causes hepatosplenomegaly in child?
liver disease malignancy malaria tb leishmaniasis
