Noma (cancrum oris) is a serious gangrenous disease of the mouth and face, mainly affecting children aged 2 to 6 years in sub-Saharan Africa.
Despite substantial knowledge gaps, it is reported to be linked with malnutrition, poor oral hygiene, immunosuppression, and living in extreme poverty situations.
This course addresses epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and public health considerations, including the human rights perspective of noma.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
describe the epidemiology and pathogenesis of noma
describe the clinical aspects
explain how the diagnosis is made
explain how to treat noma
summarize the socioeconomic impact, including the human rights perspective, and the appropriate public health interventions.
