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Once thought to be a danger largely reserved for travelers, a flesh-eating parasite known as Leishmania mexicana is now likely spreading locally through some sand flies native to the southern U.S., a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis has concluded.
Skin sores caused by Leishmania mexicana typically erupt weeks to months after people are bitten by an infected fly. The parasite can continue to inflict damage for years, leading to long-term scarring in its wake. More
“Leishmania mexicana”
Gee, I wonder where that comes from?
mortem tyrannis
izlamo delenda est …
From the article:
“Most cases in the Americas are diagnosed in Brazil, though infections from these parasites have also been reported throughout Latin America.”
Now how did that happen? Isn’t the border the most secure ever?
Yup. Brought to Texas by people who aren’t there legally. They are usually called a criminal. You, know … like Biden and most of our current government administration.
How can we get those flies to move to DC?
^^^ Bus ’em.
Is this the same parasite Douglas Preston wrote about on his trip to Honduras Nicknamed the White Death? Treat it and it seems to go away but is only in remission waiting to crop up again? I believe it was spread through some sort of no see ’em stinging insect. (The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story)
They could be bred and sold as a weight loss method.
According to the name given to them, they eat flesh, right? Some entrepreneur should jump on that opportunity.