Sandflies cause disfiguring skin ulcers
Microscopic Leishmania parasites, spread by tiny sandflies, cause disfiguring skin ulcers in millions across tropical regions, a neglected disease with ancient roots.
Tiny sandflies, often no bigger than a fruit fly, transmit Leishmania, a microscopic parasite, through their bite. This parasite invades immune cells, leading to leishmaniasis, a disease that manifests as painful, open skin ulcers. These disfiguring sores can take months to heal and leave permanent scars, primarily affecting impoverished communities in tropical regions.
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