Researchers are hopeful that the discovery of a previously unknown bacteria found in noma patients could lead to effective treatments. Noma is a neglected tropical disease that begins as a sore on the gums but is fatal to the mouth and face tissues.

<p>A previously unknown species of bacteria found in patients with noma could be key to creating treatments for the neglected tropical disease</p><p>The “astonishing” discovery of a new bacteria could open the door to better ways to prevent, detect and treat a fatal and disfiguring childhood disease, researchers hope.</p><p>Noma, which is <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noma">fatal in 90% of cases without treatment</a>, begins as a sore on the gums but goes on to destro...