Noma, a deadly, rapidly progressing, noncontagious infection that destroys the soft tissues and bones of the mouth and face, remains one of the world’s most neglected diseases. With a mortality rate of 80% to 90% if left untreated, the disease mainly affects young children living in extreme poverty and was only added to the World Health Organization’s list of neglected tropical diseases in 2023.
Source link
Study reveals hidden distribution of noma disease in Nigeria
June 30, 2026
0 Comments
Explore More
New therapy eliminates gum disease bacterium while preserving beneficial oral microbes
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have created an innovative treatment for periodontitis that targets and eliminates harmful bacteria while preserving beneficial oral microbes essential for health. The findings were
US dentists still prescribe far more opioids for pain than peer nations
People getting their teeth pulled or drilled by dentists in the United States are still much more likely to get powerful opioid medications than dental patients in other developed countries
How mouth health affects diabetes, and vice versa
Imagine trying to enjoy your favorite meal but finding that your gums hurt, your mouth feels dry and chewing has become uncomfortable. For people living with diabetes, this can be