Leishmaniosis -

The most common form, causing skin sores that usually start as small bumps and can develop into "volcano-like" ulcers.

There are currently no vaccines or drugs to prevent infection in humans, so the best defense is : leishmaniosis

Apply insect repellents containing DEET to exposed skin. The most common form, causing skin sores that

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is a parasitic disease found in parts of the tropics, subtropics, and southern Europe. It is caused by infection with Leishmania parasites, which are spread through the bite of infected female sand flies —insects so small they are often hard to see or hear. Common Forms of the Disease

Sleep under fine-mesh mosquito nets, as sand flies are much smaller than mosquitoes. Treatment & Care

For more detailed health information, you can refer to resources from the Cleveland Clinic or the CDC.