Scleroma is a chronic-specific granulomatous disease caused by gram-negative Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis bacilli. It usually affects the upper respiratory tract from the nose to the trachea. The nose tends to be affected in almost all cases, hence the term rhinoscleroma. It is prevalent in rural areas where overcrowding, poor hygiene and deficient nutrition may promote the disease. The disease is en-
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