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Re: ~Noma..Face Destruction~
They should have brushed their teeth!  |
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05-31-2013, 08:30 PM
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Re: ~Noma..Face Destruction~
only the ones that eat Wildrice. from wickipedia: Noma, also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, is a gangrenous disease leading to tissue destruction of the face, especially the mouth and cheek. The reported predisposing factors include: Malnutrition or dehydration Poor oral hygiene Poor sanitation Unsafe drinking water Proximity to unkempt livestock Recent illness Malignancy An immunodeficiency disorder, including AIDS In the developed world, noma has virtually disappeared except for an occasional case related to immunosuppressive conditions such as HIV infection, severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome, or intense immunosuppressive therapy. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates the global yearly incidence to be approximately 140,000, of which 100,000 are between 1 and 7 years old and living in sub-Saharan Africa. The disease is associated with high morbidity and mortality and mainly affects children under the age of twelve in the poorest countries of Africa. Children in Asia and some countries of South America are also affected. Most children who get the disease are between the ages of two and six years old. The WHO estimates that 500,000 people are affected, and that 140,000 new cases are reported each year. Estimates claim that 80-90% of noma cases die from the disease. Known in antiquity to such physicians as Hippocrates and Galen, noma was once reported around the world, including Europe and the United States. With improvements in hygiene and nutrition, noma has disappeared from industrialized countries since the 20th Century, except during World War II when it was endemic to Auschwitz and Belsen concentration camps. |
