TY - JOUR
KW - Noma
KW - Incidence.
KW - Mortality
KW - disfigurements
KW - Mitigation
AU - Otorkpa OJ
AU - Otorkpa CO
AU - Adebola OA
AU - Anuniru C
AB - <jats:p>Recent data from Médecins Sans Frontières and local health authorities highlight a concerning rise in noma cases across previously unaffected Nigerian states. Noma is a severe gangrenous disease affecting impoverished populations, causing severe facial disfigurement and high mortality rates, especially among children. Despite its eradication in developed regions, sub-Saharan Africa faces an escalating noma incidence. This communication highlights the urgent need for enhanced surveillance, awareness, regional treatment centers, and international support to mitigate its impact in Nigeria and avoid exacerbation of the condition across sub-Saharan Africa.</jats:p>
BT - The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
DO - 10.4269/ajtmh.24-0406
LA - ENG
M3 - Article
N2 - <jats:p>Recent data from Médecins Sans Frontières and local health authorities highlight a concerning rise in noma cases across previously unaffected Nigerian states. Noma is a severe gangrenous disease affecting impoverished populations, causing severe facial disfigurement and high mortality rates, especially among children. Despite its eradication in developed regions, sub-Saharan Africa faces an escalating noma incidence. This communication highlights the urgent need for enhanced surveillance, awareness, regional treatment centers, and international support to mitigate its impact in Nigeria and avoid exacerbation of the condition across sub-Saharan Africa.</jats:p>
PB - American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
PY - 2024
T2 - The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
TI - Resurgence of Noma (Cancrum Oris) in Nigeria
SN - 0002-9637, 1476-1645
ER -