Hope for cure for tropical flesh-eating disease

A 13-year-old girl suffering from Leishmaniasis

A 13-year-old girl suffering from Leishmaniasis Source: AAP

A student from Pakistan has made a discovery in Australia that could lead to a cure for a fatal flesh-eating disease. Chemical compounds found in a unique Australian medical storage facility have shown promising results in early testing. Known as a neglected tropical disease, Leishmaniasis kills tens of thousands of people a year around the world.



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