Leishmaniasis -- Uruguay
This afternoon [19 Jan 2016], a delegation from the Ministry of Health traveled to the department of Salto to investigate the many cases of canine leishmaniasis. As there is a risk of people being infected, health authorities declared a health emergency and began implementing an action plan.
A study by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine recorded the presence of this parasite in 60 dogs in Salto, although the investigation could not be completed due to floods that affected the department.
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/1ZGwATI
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