Dossier
neglected tropical disease
Coverage of neglected tropical disease in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Astonishing’ discovery could help save children from deadly disfiguring condition
A previously unknown bacteria species linked to noma, a deadly childhood disease, could lead to breakthroughs in prevention and treatment. Noma, which kills 90% of untreated cases, causes severe facial disfigurement and is a neglected tropical disease.