Resurgence of Noma (Cancrum Oris) in Nigeria.

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2024-09-24 DOI:10.4269/ajtmh.24-0406

Oche Joseph Otorkpa, Chinenye Oche Otorkpa, Onifade Adefunmilola Adebola, Chinazom Anuniru

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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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野马（Cancrum Oris）在尼日利亚死灰复燃。

无国界医生组织和当地卫生部门最近提供的数据显示，在以前未受影响的尼日利亚各州，坏疽性口炎病例的增加令人担忧。坏疽性口炎是一种影响贫困人口的严重坏疽性疾病，会导致严重的面部毁容和高死亡率，尤其是在儿童中。尽管在发达地区坏疽性口炎已被根除，但撒哈拉以南非洲地区的坏疽性口炎发病率仍在不断攀升。本通报强调，迫切需要加强监测、提高认识、建立区域治疗中心和提供国际支持，以减轻坏疽性口炎在尼日利亚的影响，并避免该疾病在整个撒哈拉以南非洲地区恶化。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

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