1. ALSO KNOWN AS LYMPHATIC120 MILLION ARE INFECTEDELEPHANTIASIS FILARIASIS WORLDWIDE

2. elephantiasisCAUSES: Elephantiasis is caused byparasitic filarial worms that feedoff the human through thelymphatic systemTREATMENT These worms live for 6-8 years Recommended single doses ofand produce millions of two medicines together:microfilariae during their lifetime albendazole with ivermectin orthat circulate the blood. diethylcarbamazine. It can also be transmitted by Mosquito control throughdifferent types of mosquitos. insectide-treated nets or indoorSYMPTOMS: spraying. The worms cause swelling in thelimbs and genitals These deformities can lead tosocial stigmas that lead tofinancial hardship andsocioeconomic burdens. 3. ASCARIASIS807 MILLION ARE INFECTED WORLDWIDE 4. ascariasisCAUSES: Ascariasis is transmitted throughthe contact with soil infested withhuman feces that contain ascarisTREATMENT:eggs Medications:albendazole, ivermectine, mebendazoleSYMPTOMS: Surgery is also a possibilityif the worms have caused Swelling of abdomenextreme damage. Severe abdominal pain Malnutrition Anemia Impaired physical growth 5. ALSO41 MILLION ARE KNOWN AS RIVER ONCHOCERCIASIS INFECTED WORLDWIDE BLINDNESS 6. onchocerciasisCAUSES Onchocerciasis is an infectiousdisease of the eye spread byTREATMENT:contact either with an infected A drug has been developed thatperson or through the bites ofkills the microfilariae. Itinfected blackflies.alleviates symptoms and It will usually occur in clusters reduces transmission.within families and the Spraying of blackfly breedingcommunity since it is spreadsitesthrough contact.SYMPTOMS Preventable blindness Skin rashesFourth leading cause of preventable Lesionsblindness Itching Skin depigmentation 7. 576 MILLION ARE INFECTEDHOOKWORM WORLDWIDE 8. hookwormCAUSES: Hookworm is caused by anintestinal parasite TREATMENT: Medication:SYMPTOMS:mebendazole, albendazole, l Abdominal discomfort evamisole, and pyrantel Diarrhea Anemia A hookworm vaccine is in Severe weight loss development. Loss of appetite Fatigue and weakness 9. ALSOMILLION ARE INFECTED 207 KNOWN AS SNAIL FEVER SHISTOSOMIASIS WORLDWIDE 10. shistosomiasisCAUSES: Shistosomiasis istransmitted through any TREATMENT:contact with infested water Periodic, targetedtreatment with praziquantelSYMPTOMS: Swelling of the abdomen Kidney disease Liver disease Bladder cancer Enlargement of the spleen Most deadly of the NTDs Intestinal damage 11. 604 MILLION ARE TRICHURIASISALSO KNOWN AS WHIPWORM INFECTED WORLDWIDE 12. trichuriasisCAUSES: TREATMENT: Trichuriasis is transmitted Medication: bendazole andthrough the accidentalmebendazoleconsumption of contaminatedsoil or unwashed vegetables Iron supplementsfertilized in human feces.SYMPTOMS: Malnutrition Anemia Swelling of the abdomen Physical growth retardationChildren are at especially high risk because they often play in the dirt and soil. 13. 41 MILLION ARE INFECTEDTRACHOMA WORLDWIDE 14. trachomaCAUSES: It is caused by an organismcalled Chlamydia TREATMENT:trachomatis. Trachoma is transmitted Medication: tetracyclinethrough the contact either eye ointment andwith an infected person or zithromaxflies. Like onchocerciasis, it occurs Surgery may be requiredin clusters.SYMPTOMS: Itching/Irritation of the eyes Worlds leading cause of Discharge from the eyes preventable blindness Blurred Vision Eye pain Preventable blindness 15. Spread Awareness Donate Help Fundraise50 can save a LifeORGANIZATIONS: HOW YOU CAN HELP The Global Network: Neglected TropicalDiseases WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ND FIGHTING NTDS