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Cutaneous leishmaniasis, caused by Leishmania protozoa and transmitted by sandflies, leads to persistent skin lesions and scarring. It is endemic in 88 countries, with most cases in the Middle East and Latin America. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness prevalent in tropical regions, characterized by fever, severe headaches, and, in severe cases, shock or hemorrhage. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Major infectious diseases list major infectious diseases likely to be encountered in countries where the risk of such diseases is very high compared to the United States.
An infectious disease of the red blood cells, carried by mosquitoes, is characterized by chills, fever, and sweating.
Vectorborne diseases are acquired through the bite of an infected arthropod.