PUBLISHED: 25 Apr 2025 at 20: 41
Following the deaths of two leishmaniacs this year, Thai health officials have issued a warning and urge the public to take safety measures against bites from mosquitoes, the disease’s key vector.
Over 40 circumstances have been identified in Thailand since 1996, despite the country’s comparatively low rate. Two fatalities have been reported since the beginning of this year, one in Songkhla and the other in Bangkok, according to Dr. Jurai Wongsawat, a Department of Disease Control director.
Leishmaniasis is a parasite condition that can be spread through sandfly wounds. From minor skin lesions to serious organ damage, symptoms can range. Mild cases perhaps have raised nodules on the face or body, which can be treated, but serious infections may result in a long-lasting fever, white skin, and liver enlargement, which could lead to death.
Dr. Jurai emphasized the value of early detection and cautioned that the condition does not spread through skin call. She advised wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent, and maintaining a clean environment to lower the risk, related to mosquito protection measures.