Noma (Cancrum oris) in Africa: A newly added neglected tropical disease

Noma is an overwhelming orofacial necrotizing disease and most cases occur in malnourished people, especially children. It is most common in tropical and subtropical regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Its high death rate, serious physical and psychological morbidity, stigmatization, and social discrimin...

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Main Authors: Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Favour Akinfemi Ajibade, Mahmud Ibrahim Agaie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Rare
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950008724000140
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