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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.
Next medical illustration of Created for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for their report on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Noma, or cancrum oris, is a rapidly progressing infection of the oral cavity that destroys bone and tissue. Noma mostly affects children living in poverty in Africa and Asia.

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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.

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