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NOTRE DAMEVS.Neglected Tropical Diseases

1.4 billion people worldwide are infected with

one or more of the 13 neglected tropical

diseases (NTDs).

NTDs affect more

people in the world

than malaria and

AIDS combined.

NTDS are found in Latin

America, Africa and Asia

Lymphatic Filiariasis

(Elephantiasis)

Ascaraisis

Hookworm

TRACHOMA

Onorochoniasis (River

Blindness)

Trichuriasis (Whipworm)

Schistosomiasis (Snail

Fever)

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