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.

Mascitti, M., Barlattani, A., Togni, L., Sampalmieri, F., Favia, G., Lo Muzio, L., et al. (2019). Noma: a reappraisal in Western countries - are HIV-negative immunocompetent adult patients safe?. JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL REGULATORS & HOMEOSTATIC AGENTS, 33(3), 957-961.

Noma: a reappraisal in Western countries - are HIV-negative immunocompetent adult patients safe?

Barlattani, A;
2019-01-01

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.
2019
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Sì, ma tipo non specificato
Settore MED/28 - MALATTIE ODONTOSTOMATOLOGICHE
English
Cancrum oris; immunocompetent patient; noma; type 2 Diabetes mellitus; Europe; HIV; Humans; Noma
Mascitti, M., Barlattani, A., Togni, L., Sampalmieri, F., Favia, G., Lo Muzio, L., et al. (2019). Noma: a reappraisal in Western countries - are HIV-negative immunocompetent adult patients safe?. JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL REGULATORS & HOMEOSTATIC AGENTS, 33(3), 957-961.
Mascitti, M; Barlattani, A; Togni, L; Sampalmieri, F; Favia, G; Lo Muzio, L; Santarelli, A
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