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How do you treat spread sandfly bites? it spread almost everywhere! my hand and my face.
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Sandflies : Sandflies are capable of transmitting bartonellosis (bacterial infection) & leishmaniasis (parasitic). Both can cause cutaneous (skin) manifestation. The former is endemic to andean regions of peru, columbia & ecuador. Leishmaniasis has been reported in all parts of the world except australia & antarctica. Therapy is different for these condition. Prevention of vector transmission is key.
Answered 9/28/2016
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