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Figures & data
Figure 1. Examples of manifestations in the four different stages of noma. (a) Stage 1, gingiva is red, bleeding and has lesions. (b) Stage 2, cheek is swollen. (c) Stage 3, a gangrenous plaque has occurred at the chin. (d) Stage 4, gangrenous tissue of left lip, left commissure and left cheek has fallen off, leaving a hole. (a–c) Property of WHO/AFRO and (d) property of Clemence Marimo. Reproduced with permission.
Table 1. Sociodemographic characteristics of study participants.
Figure 2. Frequency of mouth examination (n = 35). Responses from 35 healthcare workers to the question about performance of mouth examination of a child under five suffering from different conditions that are known to be risk factors for noma (percentages rounded, therefore not always total 100%).
Table 2. Number and percentage of respondents that correctly identified the right diagnose and treatment for the different stages of noma.
Figure 3. Practice competence regarding management of noma (n = 35).
Figure 4. Reported knowledge on noma (n = 35).
