One of the telltale sings of onchocerciasis is the fibrous nodule which forms under the victim's skin. This child of two already has such a nodule on his head

One of the telltale sings of onchocerciasis is the fibrous nodule which forms under the victim's skin. This child of two already has such a nodule on his head

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Witlin, R., photographer
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Mothers
Mother-Child Relations
Child
World Health Organization
Abstract:
A mother is holding her child, there is a small lump on the childs head. Verso: WHO/17079. AFRO. Onchocerciasis. SM 2.3-1976.
Copyright:
WHO must be mentioned in accompanying text and/or given credit.
Copyright Holder:
World Health Organization; Source: Record; Research date: 20151020
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101437197 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013885
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101437197