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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for noma
  1. Noma is a type of gangrene that destroys mucous membranes of the mouth and other tissues. It ... The exact cause is unknown, but noma may be due to a certain kind of bacteria. This disorder most often occurs in young, severely malnourished children from ages 2 ...
  2. World Health Organization (World Health Organization)  
    ... sheet Healthy cities Listen to the latest podcast Noma Read the fact sheet Speeches Read WHO Director- ...
  3. Bacterial Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Bacteria are living things that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods, or spirals. They are so small that a line of 1,000 could fit ...