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Ainsworth S, 2024. Noma finally recognised as a neglected tropical disease. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 18: e0012177.
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Resurgence of Noma (Cancrum Oris) in Nigeria
Oche Joseph Otorkpa
drochejoseph@gmail.com
Oche Joseph Otorkpa
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria;
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Chinenye Oche Otorkpa
Chinenye Oche Otorkpa
Directorate of University Health Services, Federal University, Lokoja, Nigeria;
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Onifade Adefunmilola Adebola
Onifade Adefunmilola Adebola
Department of Family Medicine, Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Nigeria;
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Chinazom Anuniru
Chinazom Anuniru
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alvan Ikoku Federal University, Owerri, Nigeria
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ABSTRACT.
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.
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Current contact information: Oche Joseph Otorkpa, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria, E-mail: drochejoseph@gmail.com. Chinenye Oche Otorkpa, Directorate of University Health Services, Federal University, Lokoja, Nigeria, E-mail: chinenye.otorkpa@fulokoja.edu.ng. Onifade Adefunmilola Adebola, Department of Family Medicine, Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Nigeria, E-mail: oadefunmilola@gmail.com. Chinazom Anuniru, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alvan Ikoku Federal University, Owerri, Nigeria, E-mail: chinazo.anuniru@alvanikoku.edu.ng.
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1.
Okorie K, Hammad A, 2024. Africa’s Noma Belt: Health Workers Tackle the Deadly NTD in Nigeria’s Remote North. Health Policy Watch. Available at: https://healthpolicy-watch.news/africas-noma-belt-health-workers-tackle-the-deadly-ntd-in-nigerias-remote-north/. Accessed June 18, 2024.
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2.
Khammissa RAG, Lemmer J, Feller L, 2022. Noma staging: A review. Trop Med Health 50: 40.
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3.
Adeniyi SA, Awosan KJ, 2019. Pattern of noma (cancrum oris) and its risk factors in northwestern Nigeria: A hospital-based retrospective study. Ann Afr Med 18: 17–22.
-
4.
Srour ML, Marck K, Baratti-Mayer D, 2017. Noma: Overview of a neglected disease and human rights violation. Am J Trop Med Hyg 96: 268.
-
5.
World Health Organization, 2023. WHO Officially Recognizes Noma as a Neglected Tropical Disease. Geneva, Switzerland: WHO. Available at: https://www.who.int/news/item/15-12-2023-who-officially-recognizes-noma-as-a-neglected-tropical-disease. Accessed June 18, 2024.
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6.
Farley E, et al., 2020. The prevalence of noma in northwest Nigeria. BMJ Glob Health 5: e002141.
-
7.
Eleje GU, et al., 2024. Prevalence and associated risk factors for noma in Nigerian children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Oral Health 24: 685.
-
8.
Berthold P, 2003. Noma: A forgotten disease. Dent Clin 47: 559–574.
-
9.
Ashok N, Tarakji B, Darwish S, Rodrigues JC, Altamimi MA, 2016. A review on noma: A recent update. Glob J Health Sci 8: 53.
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10.
UNICEF. Situation of Women and Children in Nigeria: Challenges Faced by Women and Children in Nigeria. New York, NY: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund. Available at: https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/situation-women-and-children-nigeria. Accessed June 18, 2024.
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11.
Ainsworth S, 2024. Noma finally recognised as a neglected tropical disease. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 18: e0012177.
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| Abstract Views | 3909 | 3909 | 276 |
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| PDF Downloads | 39 | 39 | 1 |