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Israeli Man Lives With Tropical Parasite for 25 Years, Nosebleeds Reveal Cause
An Israeli man, 45, discovered he had been living with a South American parasitic infection for 25 years, diagnosed after a year of nosebleeds and breathing issues. Doctors identified the cause as Leishmania braziliensis, contracted from a sandfly bite during a trip 25 years ago.
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What happened
- 01A 45-year-old Israeli man was diagnosed with a 25-year-old parasitic infection from South America.
- 02Recurring nosebleeds and breathing difficulties led to the diagnosis after a year of symptoms.
- 03Doctors identified the cause as Leishmania braziliensis, contracted from a sandfly bite.
- 04The parasite remained dormant in his nasal tissues for 25 years before causing symptoms.
- 05He is currently receiving medication and will undergo surgery to repair his nasal septum.
The parasite remained dormant until recently, affecting his nasal septum. He is now receiving medication and will undergo surgery to repair the damage.
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