CDC warns DOGS are spreading deadly flesh-eating parasite to humans

Health officials are worried that a deadly flesh-eating parasite is being spread from pet dogs to people in the US.

Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that can cause skin sores and is usually carried by sand flies.

There are several types of the disease, including the less severe cutaneous leishmaniasis and the more dangerous visceral leishmaniasis, which can be fatal.

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