Gangrenous stomatitis

Japanese: 壊疽性口内炎 - えそせいこうないえん（英語表記）gangrenous stomatitis

A severe form of stomatitis caused by infection with multiple bacteria. It is also known as "water cancer." It often develops when the immune system is extremely weakened due to malnutrition, and hygiene problems such as water pollution are also thought to be contributing factors. Gangrene develops from the gums in the mouth and spreads to the face, including the chin and nose. As the disease progresses quickly, prevention and early detection are important. Patients can be found in African countries, Asia, and some South American countries, but it is particularly prevalent in Niger in West Africa.

(2015-7-22)

Source: Asahi Shimbun Publications About Chiekura Mini Information

Japanese:

複数の菌の感染によって起こる重症の口内炎。｢水がん｣とも呼ばれる。栄養失調などで免疫力が極端に低下した場合に発症するケースが多く、水の汚染など衛生問題も要因の一つとされる。口腔内の歯肉から壊疽が発生し、あごや鼻など顔面に至る。病状の進行が速いため、予防や早期発見が重要とされる。発症者はアフリカ諸国やアジア、南米の一部の国で見られるが、特に西アフリカのニジェールで流行している。

(2015-7-22)

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