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2. A tropical parasite, passed through the bite of a sand fly ...

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   When sand flies bite the infected rats, they can pick up the parasite and then pass it to humans. ... Treatment for leishmaniasis involves a month-long course of treatment with medications that ...

3. 20 Common Pictures of Bug Bites and How to Identify Their ...

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   "Treat the itch with anti-itch creams, topical corticosteroids or antihistamines." 5. ... Dr. Ng says common flags of a sand fly bite red, itchy bumps that can develop into sores. "Clean the bites ...

4. Sandfly - Wikipedia

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   Sandfly or sand fly is a colloquial name for any species or genus of flying, biting, blood-sucking dipteran (fly) encountered in sandy areas. In the United States, sandfly may refer to certain horse flies that are also known as "greenheads" (family Tabanidae), or to members of the family Ceratopogonidae. The bites usually result in a small ...

5. These Pictures Will Help You ID the Most Common Bug Bites and ...

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   Sand Fly Bites What they look like: Sand fly bites are distinct from those of other flies. They can appear alone, but often present in groups of small, red bumps or blisters.

6. Cutaneous leishmaniasis - Wikipedia

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   Cutaneous leishmaniasis is the most common form of leishmaniasis affecting humans. [4] It is a skin infection caused by a single-celled parasite that is transmitted by the bite of a phlebotomine sand fly.

7. Phlebotominae - Wikipedia

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   Sand flies are small; a body size of about 3 mm in length is typical for many species, which aids them in escaping notice. Their bite is not always felt, but leaves a small round, reddish bump that starts itching hours or days later. Use of insect repellent is recommended in areas where sand flies are present.

8. Pappataci fever - Wikipedia

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   The disease is transmitted by the bites of phlebotomine sandflies of the Genus Phlebotomus, in particular, Phlebotomus papatasi, Phlebotomus perniciosus and Phlebotomus perfiliewi. The sandfly becomes infected when biting an infected human in the period between 48 hours before the onset of fever and 24 hours after the end of the fever, and ...

9. How to treat bug bites, according to doctors - AOL

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   The best way to treat a bug bite depends on both the symptoms and the active ingredients within a given formula, according to our experts. For instance, over-the-counter steroid creams can be ...