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Why is noma a neglected-neglected tropical disease?

Noma is an orofacial gangrene affecting primarily children living in extreme poverty in remote parts of subtropical and tropical countries. Mortality and disability are high, and survivors often have physical and functional deformities resulting in stigma and isolation. Many healthcare professionals...

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Autores principales: Srour, M. Leila, Baratti-Mayer, Denise
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7444552/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32817617
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008435