Sandfly is an umbrella term for bugs that fly, bite and suck blood in sandy areas (go figure). Getting bitten by one can be a ...

What they look like: Sand fly bites are distinct from those of other flies. They can appear alone, but often present in groups of small, red bumps or blisters. Symptoms to note: Sand fly bites are ...

However, they can occur in the southern states of the United States. Sand fly bites can be painful and itchy with discolored bumps and blisters. Some people may experience ulceration. The fly can ...

“[The work] adds to the collection of vector-associated factors that promote infection following transmission of Leishmania by sand fly bite,” said parasite biologist David Sacks of the National ...