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‘Astonishing’ discovery could help save children from deadly disfiguring condition

A previously unknown species of bacteria found in patients with noma could be key to creating treatments for the neglected tropical diseaseThe “astonishing” discovery of a new bacteria could open the door to better ways to prevent, detect and treat…

This article was originally published by The Guardian World and is republished here under license.

A previously unknown species of bacteria found in patients with noma could be key to creating treatments for the neglected tropical disease

The “astonishing” discovery of a new bacteria could open the door to better ways to prevent, detect and treat a fatal and disfiguring childhood disease, researchers hope.

Noma, which is fatal in 90% of cases without treatment, begins as a sore on the gums but goes on to destroy the tissues of the mouth and face.

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