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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.
Scabies (also sometimes known as the seven-year itch) is a contagious human skin infestation by the tiny (0.2–0.45 mm) mite Sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis. The word is from Latin: scabere, lit. 'to scratch'. The most common symptoms are severe itchiness and a pimple -like rash. Occasionally, tiny burrows may appear on the skin. In a first-ever infection, the infected person usually ...
Noma is a gangrene of the face most often found in Africa, Southeast Asia and South America. [26] Fournier gangrene is a type of necrotizing fasciitis that usually affects the genitals and groin. [27] Venous limb gangrene may be caused by Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis. [28]
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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]
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Prevotella intermedia is thought to be more prevalent in patients with noma. [1] Prevotella intermedia use steroid hormones as growth factors, so their numbers are higher in pregnant women. [citation needed] It has also been isolated from women with bacterial vaginosis. [2]