Diagnosis of Parasitic Diseases
Many kinds of lab tests are available to diagnose parasitic diseases. The kind of test(s) your health care provider will order will be based on your signs and symptoms, any other medical conditions you may have, and your travel history. Diagnosis ... [... more]
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Parasitic Diseases
CDC's Washington office Website is featuring CDC's Health Swimming program on its CDC at Work section. The story describes CDC's initiative to produce a national model pool code to ensure healthy swimming for all Americans. The story highlights ... [... more]
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Leishmania Infection
If I were bitten by an infected sand fly, when would leishmaniasis develop? I plan to travel to an area of the world where leishmaniasis is found. What can I do to prevent infection? Leishmaniasis (LEASH-ma-NIGH-a-sis) is a parasitic disease that ... [... more]
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What is leishmaniasis (leash-ma-NIGH-uh-sis)?
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by Leishmania spp. This disease is rare in the United States, but is occasionally found in dogs. Leishmaniasis can have different forms. The two most common forms involve the skin or the internal ... [... more]
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Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease caused by obligate intracellular protozoa, is transmitted by the bite of infected female phlebotomine sand flies (1-3). The disease has two major forms: cutaneous leishmaniasis, which causes skin sores, and ... [... more]
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