Leishmaniasis -- Libya
At least 5000 cases of a potentially deadly tropical disease have been registered in Libya in the past 6 months, the country's health ministry said on Wednesday [27 Feb 2019]. Leishmaniasis, which is caused by a microscopic parasite spread by sandflies, creates ulcers and disfiguring scars, and one variety can attack internal organs. It is often associated with poverty and poor urban sanitation.
"There are currently 5000 patients who are being treated," said Ahmad al-Qarari, who heads the
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