Mycetoma - a chronic, progressive, destructive morbid inflammatory disease usually of the foot but can affect any part of the body - previously called Madura foot - was added September 2013.
http://www.life-worldwide.org/media-centre/article/mycetoma-is-added-to-the-who-list-of-neglected-tropical-diseases/
Scabies - a parasitic infestation of the skin, caused by mites, which triggers a host immune response that leads to intense itching. It is frequently complicated by bacterial infection, leading to the development of skin sores that, may then lead to serious consequences such as septicaemia, heart disease and chronic kidney disease - was added October 2013
http://www.life-worldwide.org/media-centre/article/mycetoma-is-added-to-the-who-list-of-neglected-tropical-diseases/
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| Massive foot Mycetoma - WHO Website |
http://www.controlscabies.org/news/scabies-added-list-who-ntds/
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| Scabies of the hand which is infected - WHO Website ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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