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Case Reports
. 1987 Oct;16(5):626-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0901-5027(87)80118-2.

Noma neonatorum

R M Borle  1 , M Agrawal
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Case Reports

Noma neonatorum

R M Borle et al. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1987 Oct.

Abstract

Noma neonatorum is a gangrenous process involving oral, nasal and anal area and occasionally, the eyelids and scrotum. It is seen during the first few weeks of neonatal life. The disease is caused by P. aeruginosa and is usually fatal. Noma neonatorum should be distinguished from the regular noma as it comprises a distinct age group, clinical course, microbiology and prognosis.

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