How to Approach Noma and Facial Infections, Trauma and Tumours Through Charity Missions: Noma – A Neglected Disease
Alexander Rickart, G. Merrick
Abstract
Alexander Rickart, G. Merrick
Abstract
Affecting the most marginalized communities in the world, noma begins as oral ulceration before rapidly progressing to oro-facial gangrene. We aim to emphasize the significant burden of noma whilst highlighting the role of non-governmental organizations in advocacy, treatment and the surgical management of those affected.
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Affecting the most marginalized communities in the world, noma begins as oral ulceration before rapidly progressing to oro-facial gangrene. We aim to emphasize the significant burden of noma whilst highlighting the role of non-governmental organizations in advocacy, treatment and the surgical management of those affected.
Key concepts: Noma, Face (sociological concept), Disease, Gangrene, Medicine, Intensive care medicine, Surgery, Pathology