Preferred Label : noma;

MeSH definition : A severe gangrenous process occurring predominantly in debilitated and malnourished children, especially in underdeveloped countries. It typically begins as a small vesicle or ulcer on the gingiva that rapidly becomes necrotic and spreads to produce extensive destruction of the buccal and labial mucosa and tissues of the face, which may result in severe disfigurement and even death. Various bacteria have been implicated in the etiology. (Dorland, 27th ed);

MeSH synonym : stomatitides, gangrenous; cancrum oris; nomas; stomatitis, gangrenous; gangrenous stomatitides; gangrenous stomatitis;

MeSH annotation : severe gangrene of gingiva often spreading to face;

Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangrenous stomatitis;

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A severe gangrenous process occurring predominantly in debilitated and malnourished children, especially in underdeveloped countries. It typically begins as a small vesicle or ulcer on the gingiva that rapidly becomes necrotic and spreads to produce extensive destruction of the buccal and labial mucosa and tissues of the face, which may result in severe disfigurement and even death. Various bacteria have been implicated in the etiology. (Dorland, 27th ed)

https://www.who.int/fr/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noma
2023
Switzerland
scientific and technical information
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Noma
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cancrum oris

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https://www.who.int/fr/publications-detail/9789290234449
2020
Switzerland
handbooks
Increment
wrestling
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CDISC SEND Country Terminology
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Noma
Country Code
noma
Netherlands
Step
Stair
Guide Device
Step Unit of Distance

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https://www.who.int/fr/publications-detail/9789290233541
2017
Switzerland
scientific and technical information
detective
Noma
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Management
Leaflet Device
cancrum oris
Early Detection
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Management Occupations
noma

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http://www.rfi.fr/emission/20160829-maladie-noma
2016
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France
French
radio broadcast
noma
noma

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http://www.rfi.fr/emission/20140418-1-maladie-noma/
2014
France
French
noma
radio broadcast
popular works
scientific and technical information

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http://www.dermis.net/dermisroot/fr/10148/diagnose.htm
Germany
scientific and technical information
noma

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http://www.hymne-aux-enfants.org/
Switzerland
French
burkina faso
foundation
noma
child

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http://www.enfantsdunoma.info/
http://www.enfantsdunoma.org/
http://enfantsdunoma.free.fr/
France
French
association of patients
noma
international cooperation

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http://physionoma.free.fr/
http://www.physionoma.fr/
http://www.physionoma.com/
France
French
noma
association of health professionals
association of patients

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http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=FR&Expert=2700
2007
France
scientific and technical information
stomatitis
necrosis
noma

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http://medecinetropicale.free.fr/casnoma.pdf
2003
France
French
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image
niger
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noma
child
noma
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noma
noma
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noma

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https://iris.who.int/discover?query=Noma%20aujourd%27hui%20(Le)
1998
Switzerland
French
noma
noma
noma
consensus

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