Infestations may not show up for some time, and although they are generally not serious, if left untreated some can cause severe health problems later. Considering having a stool test when you return home to check for these and determine the appropriate treatment. This viral infection of the brain is transmitted by mosquitoes. Most cases occur in rural areas as the virus exists in pigs and wading birds. Symptoms include fever, headache and alteration in consciousness.
Hospitalization is needed for correct diagnosis and treatment.
Leishmaniasis A group of parasitic diseases transmitted by sandfly bites, they're found in many parts of the Middle East, Africa, India, Central and South America, the Mediterranean and some tropical areas. Cutaneous leishmaniasis affects the skin tissue, causing ulceration and disfigurement, while visceral leishmaniasis affects the cells of internal organs. The disease rarely causes serious illness, but is often misdiagnosed and therefore treated incorrectly. Treatment of the disease is with drugs containing antimony. Avoiding sandfly bites is the best precaution.