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Showing papers on "Noma published in 1980"


Book
01 Jan 1980
TL;DR: The winner of the Noma Award, this paper, was written in the form of a letter, written by the widowed Ramatoulaye and describing her struggle for survival.
Abstract: This novel is in the form of a letter, written by the widowed Ramatoulaye and describing her struggle for survival. It is the winner of the Noma Award.

163 citations


Journal Article
TL;DR: Over a 19-month period, five rhesus monkeys developed oral lesions of gingival erosion and bone denudation with sequestration which were consistent with those seen in the disease called noma (cancrum oris) in humans.
Abstract: Over a 19-month period, five rhesus monkeys developed oral lesions of gingival erosion and bone denudation with sequestration. One other rhesus monkey developed facial necrosis which communicated with the oral cavity. These lesions were consistent with those seen in the disease called noma (cancrum oris) in humans.

10 citations