The Leishmania parsite feeds directly on the vital organs from the inside-out. It's spread through infected sand flies.
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Monsters Inside Me: The Leishmania Parasite
The Leishmania parsite feeds directly on the vital organs from the inside-out. It's spread through infected sand flies.
Added: Jun 19, 2010
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Runtime: 01:31
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