Cancrum oris in HIV infected children in Lesotho: report of two cases.
Cancrum Oris (Noma) has been known to mankind since time immemorial. Its public health importance is lately being realised especially in Africa, where majority of the cases occur. It affects those whose immune systems are compromised and thus, it is no wonder that it is being reported in HIV infected individuals. This development could have serious implications regarding the impact of the HIV pandemic globally and in particular the African region where poverty is rife.
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D000740:Anemia / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019353:Endemic Diseases / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014943:Global Health; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D009625:Noma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000821:virology*; D011203:Poverty; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012307:Risk Factors