title: Noma neonatorum.
abstract: Noma neonatorum is a gangrenous process involving oral, nasal and anal area and occasionally, the eyelids and scrotum. It is seen during the first few weeks of neonatal life. The disease is caused by P. aeruginosa and is usually fatal. Noma neonatorum should be distinguished from the regular noma as it comprises a distinct age group, clinical course, microbiology and prognosis.
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D001762:Blepharitis / Q000209:etiology; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007710:Klebsiella Infections; D009625:Noma / Q000209:etiology*; D011379:Prognosis; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections; D018805:Sepsis; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections