Question

Consider the following statements about Noma disease: 1. It is a rapidly progressing severe gangrenous disease of the skin. 2. Recently, UN announced the inclusion of noma in its official list of neglected tropical diseases. 3. The disease, also called cancrum oris and it is mostly found in sub-Saharan Africa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q: Answer-Consider the following statements about Noma disease: 1. It is a rapidly progressing severe ga...

Recently, the World Health Organization WHO announced the inclusion of noma cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis in its official list of neglected tropical diseases. It is a rapidly progressing severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and the face. The disease, also called cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, is mostly found in sub-Saharan Africa.