After almost two years of Covid restrictions, we’re all desperate to board a plane and fly away to more exotic climes. But while sun, sand and sea are an exciting prospect, it’s not just Covid we need to look out for - worrying infections lurk in all corners of the world.This month, the third annual World NTD (Neglected Tropical Diseases) Day will be raising awareness and encouraging action in the fight against NTDs.There are 20 around the globe – three of which kill more than 200,000 people a year!
From flesh-eating bugs to heart-stopping parasites, it pays to be aware of these terrors in the tropics… Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photo shoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
You can sign up at the top of the page. Chagas disease Up to eight million people in Mexico, Central and South America have this parasite.
Blood-sucking insects called triatomines bite people’s faces and infect them with their faeces. Pregnant women can infect their babies and you’re also at risk from uncooked contaminated food.
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