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Noma (also known as gangrenous stomatitis or cancrum oris) is a rapidly-progressive and often-fatal gangrenous infection of the mouth and face. Noma usually begins as an ulcer on the gums and rapidly spreads into the jawbone, cheek, and facial soft tissues. This is followed by death of the facial tissues and fatal sepsis. Survivors are left ...
Noma (also termed cancrum oris) is a necrotizing and destructive infection of the mouth and face, and therefore not strictly speaking a periodontal disease. In modern times, this condition usually occurs in malnourished children in developing countries.
Facing Africa was founded in 1998 by Chris Lawrence. He was joined by Allan Thom, a consultant orthodontist.In 2000 Facing Africa joined the Sokoto NOMA Project. [3] Facing Africa works together with the Dutch Noma Foundation, [4] AWD-Stiftung Kinderhilfe [5] and Resurge [6] (former Interplast) and takes part in surgical missions offering financial, logistical and medical support and ...
Map of the historical and current Iditarod trails; the route taken during the 1925 serum run is shown in green.. The 1925 serum run to Nome, also known as the Great Race of Mercy and The Serum Run, was a transport of diphtheria antitoxin by dog sled relay across the US territory of Alaska by 20 mushers and about 150 sled dogs across 674 miles (1,085 km) in 5 + 1 ⁄ 2 days, saving the small ...
Necrotizing gingivitis (NG) is a common, non-contagious infection of the gums with sudden onset.The main features are painful, bleeding gums, and ulceration of interdental papillae (the sections of gum between adjacent teeth).
Noma neonatorum is a severe infection affecting very young or newborn children in impoverished environments. A gangrenous infection spreads across the oral, nasal and/or anal areas, and is frequently fatal. The pattern of lesions is similar to those found in noma, [1] however unlike noma it is caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [2] [3]
Although it has been defined as an extension of pneumoconiosis, there is no scientific evidence for a similar disease related to volcanic silica particle exposures. [8] Subsequently, the word was used in Frank Scully's puzzle book Bedside Manna, after which time, members of the N.P.L. campaigned to include the word in major dictionaries. [9] [10]
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