| Noma neonatorum | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Noma neonatorum is a severe infection affecting very young or newborn children in impoverished environments. A gangrenous infection spreads across the oral, nasal and/or anal areas, and is frequently fatal. The pattern of lesions is similar to those found in noma,[1] however unlike noma it is caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.[2][3]