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Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is mainly seen in young adults
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Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is caused by the abnormal growth of bacteria in the mouth?
yes
What does anug stand for?
ANUG is the abbreviation for Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, a relatively severe and painful infection of the gums.
How many kinds of periodontal disease are there?
Several distinct forms of periodontal disease are known. These are gingivitis, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, adult periodontitis, and localized juvenile periodontitis
Is acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is caused by the abnormal growth of bacteria in the mouth?
Abnormal growth of bacteria in the mouth.
What is the difference between acute ulcerative gingivitis and herpetic stomatitis?
difference bt chronic n acute gingivitis
How did trench mouth get its name?
Trench mouth disease, or acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) in medical term, is a condition that affects the gums which as its name implies; destroy gum tissues, create sores and inflame the gums. When irreversible destruction of the periodontal tissues has occurred, it will be called as acute necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (ANUP). The condition is best seen in patients with HIV infection and AIDS and it has been around since World War I (for many of the soldiers in the trenches were affected by it). It used to be called by many names like Vincent's gingivitis, Vincent's gingivostomatitis and ulceromembraneous gingivitis.http://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/10/14/avoiding-trench-mouth/
Which organisms are pathognomonic of acute necrotic ulcerative gingivitis?
Mainly fusiform-spirochete... but also Bacteroides and Selenomonas species
Who gets Desquamative gingivitis?
Desquamative gingivitis occurs mainly in postmenopausal women
Can dogs have trench mouth?
Yes. Trench Mouth is a common term for Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis or Stomatitis. This is a severe infection of the oral cavity, usually bacterial, but may be complicated by the presence of yeast and or fungus, along with a compromised immune system. The dog typically has severe halitosis, ulcers in the mouth and the disease is progressive. Treatment consists of intraoral radiographs to rule out periodontal disease, followed by thorough cleaning of the teeth and gums, antibiotic therapy, good quality nutrition and immune support.
What is the genus species of necrotizing fasciitis?
The genus species of necrotizing fasciitis is Streptococcus pyogenes.
Does gingivitis cause trichomoniasis?
No, gingivitis does not cause trichomoniasis.
If you have gingivitis what part of your body has an inflammation?
Gingivitis is an an inflammation of the gingivae - the gums.
