Sand fly (subfamily Phlebotominae) feeding on human blood. This insect's bite transmits the Leishmania protozoan parasites that cause leishmaniasis. The effects of this disease include permanent skin damage and severe organ damage. Sandflies are widespread throughout the Mediterranean,much of Africa and the Middle East. | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / PATRICK LANDMANN / Vectopole Sud / IRD |
Taille de l’image : | 5616 px × 3744 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |