Noma
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Noma is a serious, rapidly advancing infection that destroys the tissues of the mouth and face. It affects mainly young children in situations of severe malnutrition, poor hygiene, and a weakened immune system.
How it progresses: it usually starts as a sore or inflammation on the gum and, without prompt care, spreads quickly to the neighboring tissues of the face.
Associated factors: malnutrition, previous infections, extreme poverty, and lack of access to oral health care.
Which specialist takes part? Because it affects the mouth and gums, the dentist is part of the team that treats it, along with other areas of health given the severity of the condition. With a mouth sore that grows quickly in a child, especially one who is underweight, it is essential to seek professional care without losing time.
Data on 122 doctors who treat noma
Which specialist treats noma?
Noma is a serious, destructive infection that affects the tissues of the mouth and face, more common in severely malnourished children. A dentist is the specialist who evaluates and treats this condition. If you or your child have a mouth lesion that is progressing rapidly, seek care from this specialist immediately.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in noma
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Blanca Margarita Lora Aguilar
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Olivia Raquel Hernandez Morales
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Jair González Robles
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Monserrat Molina Brindis
Dr. Jocelyn Fernández Bahena
Frequently asked questions
What is noma?
Noma is a serious, rapidly advancing infection that destroys the tissues of the mouth and face. It affects mainly young children in situations of severe malnutrition, poor hygiene, and a weakened immune system.
Which doctor treats noma?
Noma is a serious, destructive infection that affects the tissues of the mouth and face, more common in severely malnourished children. A dentist is the specialist who evaluates and treats this condition. If you or your child have a mouth lesion that is progressing rapidly, seek care from this specialist immediately.