Todd Buck

Visceral Leishmaniasis 

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Mast Cell

medical illustration of Created for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for their report on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Depiction of patient with severe malnutirition due to Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) being helped by MSF volunteer. VL is caused by Leishmania parasites. These parasites are often transmitted through a vector, in this case a sandfly (inset). Background includes acacia trees, a scientist looking through a diagnostic microscope, and several treatments.
Next medical illustration of Created for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for their report on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). This shows dangers and prevalence of snakebite injuries in parts of Africa. Left untreated, venom can cause severe disabilities, necrosis leading to amputation, and death. Snake depicted is a puff adder. Inset of swollen foot shows beginning of necrosis. Workers in poor countries often do not have protective footwear and gloves.

Snakebite

Created for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for their report on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Depiction of patient with severe malnutirition due to Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) being helped by MSF volunteer. VL is caused by Leishmania parasites. These parasites are often transmitted through a vector, in this case a sandfly (inset). Background includes acacia trees, a scientist looking through a diagnostic microscope, and several treatments.

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