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Captured in Viet Nam, this image depicted a young boy, who had been infected by the plague bacterium, Yersinia pestis, and from this right anterior-oblique view of his face, you are able to see a large swelling in the region of his right cheek due to inflammation of the underlying lymph nodes.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dr. H.G. Scott
Creation Date: 1965
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Copyright Restrictions: None - This image is in the public domain and thus free of any copyright restrictions.