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Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of infected sand flies. It is found in nearly 88 countries, from rain forests in Central and South America to deserts in the Middle East and west Asia. Some cases of the disease have also appeared in Mexico and Texas.

Leishmaniasis takes several different forms, including the most common cutaneous leishmaniasis, which causes skin sores, and the more severe visceral leishmaniasis, which affects internal organs such as the spleen, liver, and bone marrow. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are 1.5 million new cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis and 500,000 new cases of visceral leishmaniasis in the world each year.

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Breakthrough discovery on Leishmaniasis, world's most deadly tropical diseases

Breakthrough discovery on Leishmaniasis, world's most deadly tropical diseases

Researchers discover how world’s most serous tropical diseases - Leishmaniasis is spread

Researchers discover how world’s most serous tropical diseases - Leishmaniasis is spread

U.S. team to battle malaria in Peru

U.S. team to battle malaria in Peru

UK pet owners who take their animals on holiday to Europe could bring back tropical diseases

UK pet owners who take their animals on holiday to Europe could bring back tropical diseases

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Immtech signs agreement with CombinatoRx to test Immtech compounds as potential cancer treatment

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