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Noma: A Gangrene of Poverty

A noma is a type of gangrene that essentially affects the mucus membranes. The exact etiology is unknown, however, it is thought to be caused by a bacterial infections. The risk factors of noma are: - severe protein malnutrition - poor sanitary conditions - overcrowding - leukemia - measles - developing country Reference: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001342.htm#:~:text=The%20exact%20cause%20is%20unknown,have%20a%20weakened%20immune%20system. Image via: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp058193