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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, visceral – Brazil (02): (SP)

Leishmaniasis -- BrazilBauru [Sao Paulo state] confirmed an additional case of leishmaniasis on Thursday [26 Nov 2015]. According to the City Department of Health, this is the 10th case in the city. No deaths have been reported this year [2015].The victim is a 38 year-old man, resident of Jardim Solange [Bauru] and being treated at the State Hospital of Bauru. The onset of symptoms, according to the Department, was on 10 Sep 2015.Leishmaniasis is transmitted by the [female phlebotomus sandfly] which Read more [...]