A wolf licking him in the face wouldn't cause that;
NOMA would: NOMA (
cancrum oris or
gangrenous stomatitis), is a gangrenous disease leading to tissue destruction of the face, especially the mouth and cheek.
Malnutrition, dehydration, poor oral hygiene, poor sanitation, unsafe drinking water, proximity to unkempt livestock, immunodeficiency disorders, (including AIDS) are some of the predisposing factors. It's most common in sub-Saharan Africa (where it's devastating), but can affect people from anywhere.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16421362 http://butterflyist.com/fionaoakes
There's also a thread by chris about NOMA
http://www.documentingreality.com/fo...gurement-9492/ Thank you...

makes much more sense. A wolf licking him in the face just sounded dumb and untrue.