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Noma neonatorum

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Noma neonatorum – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/613643406

Noma neonatorum is a life-threatening disease of the newborn resulting in the majority of cases from Pseudomonas septicaemia. It presents as acute gangrene and ulceration of soft tissues of the nose, lips, mouth, eyelids, anus and scrotum. Predisposing factors include malnutrition, prematurity and low birth weight.