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Leishmaniasis

So, briefly, here is the low down on my Leishmaniasis. Will explain in further detail when I have time.Timeline:

Contracted in August 2006 in Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador from a sand fly bite

Diagnosed in January 2007 as Leishmania panamensis after two biopsies were sent to the CDC

Started treatment using Pentostam from the CDC via a PIC line on March 20 and received intravenous fluids for 20 consecutive days.

The following are few pictures for grins.

Leishmaniasis wound in December 2006

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Me with PIC line IV on my last day of treatment for leishmaniasis