Leishmaniasis

An Americas-centric disease, Leishmaniasis is transmitted by a sand fly parasite. A few months following the bite, skin sores surface as well as damage to the internal organs. While there are drugs designed to treat it, the disease has become resistant to the majority of them.

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The following is an interesting story about one woman looking to make a difference in the lives of those who suffer from Leishmaniasis.