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Claire Carswell
Claire Carswellover 2 years ago
Illustration of a girl with Noma

Illustration of a girl with Noma

Noma, also known as cancrum oris, is a rapidly progressive gangrenous infection of the mouth and nose. It is a neglected tropical disease and mostly affects malnourished children in sub-saharan Africa. It has a mortality rate as high as 90%.

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