Noma as a complication of false teeth (Ebiino) extraction: a case report
Abstract Background Ebiino, also known as false tooth extraction, is a traditional practice done mainly in the remote areas of African countries, including Uganda. It involves the extraction of tooth buds in babies with common childhood illnesses such as fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is thought tha...
Main Author: | Martin Tungotyo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1276-5 |
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