When sand flies bite the infected rats, they can pick up the parasite and then pass it to humans. People can’t usually pass the infection to each other. Get CNN Health's weekly newsletter ...

Here’s how to tell the difference between mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums by their bites and how to treat and prevent ...

The CDC has noted an increase in Americans with leishmaniasis, a parasitic infection transmitted to humans by sand fly bites. If you notice a small bump or sore on your body, you should get it ...

In general, sand fly bites are painful and may cause red bumps and blisters. These bumps and blisters can become infected or cause skin inflammation, or dermatitis .

In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about treating no-see-um bites, with practical tips and answers to ...

Not to be confused with sand fleas, which can be dangerous in their own ways, sand flies are tiny bugs that have historically popped up in tropical climates.However, over the past couple years ...

The CDC finds that leishmaniasis, a skin disease spread by sand flies, is spreading at low levels in the southern U.S. It was previously considered a tropical disease only be acquired abroad.

Lying out in the sand in the Myrtle Beach area, you might also get bites from no-see-ums, also called biting midges and sand fleas, and horse flies. Like humans, these pests are likely enjoying ...

When sand flies bite the infected rats, they can pick up the parasite and then pass it to humans. People can’t usually pass the infection to each other.

When sand flies bite the infected rats, they can pick up the parasite and then pass it to humans. People can’t usually pass the infection to each other.