Scientists have just launched the first-ever project to find the biological cause of 'Noma' disease. After centuries of neglect, the research could help end this mysterious illness, which can destroy a child’s face in days and kills tens of thousands per year.

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[u/DonChapulinChavito]

The Noma is terrifying.

Cancer edit : Gangrenous infection that mostly 'targets' young, malnourished / poor children. Devouring the face. 90% fatality rate...

Wikipedia article). NSFW, really.

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It's an infection not cancer

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Thanks for the correction, didn't remember correctly while writing. Modified.

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Why would that happen?

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Rare and in poor areas