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October 5, 2008

James Nachtwey Photographs Tuberculosis Patients

xdrtb.pngThe Boston Globe has a stunning gallery of tuberculosis patients photographed by James Nachtwey, winner of a TED prize in 2007. The images are extraordinary not only for their stark depiction of illness, but also for how far removed they seem from everyday life--yet this disease is a reality for millions across the globe (1.7 million people died of TB last year). We may not think of tuberculosis as a big deal in the developed world, but it is the number one killer of people with HIV, and drug-resistant strains pose a huge problem to everyone. Learn more about extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDRTB) at xdrtb.org.

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Causecast finds James Nachtwey extraordinary as well, and has decided to feature him on the site. Check out his profile here:

http://www.causecast.org/member/jamesnachtwey

 
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