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Who gets necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is mainly seen in young adults
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is caused by the abnormal growth of bacteria in the mouth?
yes
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
What does anug stand for?
ANUG is the abbreviation for Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, a relatively severe and painful infection of the gums.
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 genus species of necrotizing fasciitis?
The genus species of necrotizing fasciitis is Streptococcus pyogenes.
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/
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.
Who gets Desquamative gingivitis?
Desquamative gingivitis occurs mainly in postmenopausal women
Does bacteria cause gingivitis and if it does which type of bacteria can cause gingivitis?
gram - anaerobes
Is gum disease and gingivitis related?
Gingivitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the gums. Gingivitis is a common finding in many types of gum disease.
