Noma: a reappraisal in Western countries - are HIV-negative immunocompetent adult patients safe?
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Published on: June 11, 2011
M Mascitti1, A Barlattani2, L Togni1
1Department of Clinical Specialistic and Dental Sciences, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona, Italy.
Abstract:
Noma is an ancient Greek term referring to a gangrenous disease that destroys soft and hard tissues of oral and perioral structures. This disease has been known since ancient times and persisted in Europe until World War 2, while in the present day it is almost exclusively found in sub-Saharan Africa.
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