KILLER DISEASES | A History of Leishmaniasis

In 1824, a mysterious and deadly illness was first seen in Bengal. In three years, this epidemic killed almost 750,000 in the region. It was called Kala Azar, which means black fever. There have been many more deadly leishmaniasis outbreaks across the world since then.

Watch all of the Killer Diseases - Leishmaniasis videos:
History:    • KILLER DISEASES | A History of Leishm...  
Geography:    • KILLER DISEASES | Leishmaniasis Aroun...  
Body:    • KILLER DISEASES | How Leishmaniasis A...  
Treatment:    • KILLER DISEASES | Leishmaniasis Treat...  
Future:    • KILLER DISEASES | Leishmaniasis in th...  

Learn more about DNDi's work to develop better treatments for leishmaniasis: https://www.dndi.org/diseases-project...

This video is part of the "Killer Diseases" series produced by MSF France, Allodocteurs, Réseau Canopé, Fondation Mérieux, universcience, Inserm, Institut Pasteur, and DNDi. Supported by les Investissements d’avenir.