infectious diseases
Leishmaniasis
Prevention of Leishmaniasis
For prevention of leishmaniasis, the following may help: Treatment of leishmaniasis in a geographic area where humans are the reservoir Reduction of the vector population by spraying residual insecticide (one that has prolonged duration of action) in sites of domestic transmission Personal protective measures including insect repellants on exposed skin and protective clothing Control of nonhuman reservoirs Travelers to endemic areas should use insect repellents containing DEET (diethyltoluamide) on exposed skin. Insect screens, bed nets, and clothing are more effective if treated withpermethrinbecause the small sand flies can penetrate mechanical barriers. Vaccines are not currently available. 