Leishmaniasis — Bolivia
The Departmental Health Service (SEDES) of La Paz reported yesterday [30 Nov 2018] that this year [2018], to date, 1101 positive cases of leishmaniasis have been reported. “We have 1101 cases reported and confirmed with a laboratory in the department of La Paz,” said Gunder Gutierrez, head of the SEDES vector-borne diseases program. He recommended that people take preventive measures if they visit endemic areas, such as using repellents, wearing long-sleeved clothing and avoiding staying out
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