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U.S., Honduran health services battle disease in Honduran mountain community
A Joint Task Force – Bravo Medical Element lab technician examines the cells of a tissue sample, from a person whom may have contracted Leishmaniasis, during an investigation, July 10, 2019, at La Libertad, Honduras. Members of JTF-B were asked by the Honduran Ministry of Health to conduct an investigation into the cause of Leishmaniasis and provide any recommendations that may stop infection. Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that is caused by infection with leishmania parasites, which are spread through the bite of sand flies.

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr. |  VIRIN: 190710-F-VH066-1032.JPG