Noma (cancrum oris): A scoping literature review of a neglected disease (1843 to 2021).
Elise FarleyUshma C MehtaM Leila SrourAnnick LengletPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2021)
Noma has been reported in the literature for hundreds of years; however important gaps in our understanding of the disease remain. Future research should focus on determining the burden and distribution of disease; the true mortality rate, pathogenic cause(s) and the factors that influence prognosis and outcomes after treatment.