Bacterial Infections Flashcards
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Condition with rapid development of painful ulcertion affecting the gingival margin and interdental papillae. Necrosis and bleeding, marked halitosis, fever, malaise and lymphadenitis.
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ANUG/ANUS
2
Q
Tx for ANUG
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- 3 days metronidazole
- Gentle debridement
- Chlorhexidine or Hydrogen peroxide mouthwash
- Gentle toothbrushing
3
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Diagnosis of ANUG
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- Clinical history
- Gram stained smear with demonstration of fuso-spirochetal complex
4
Q
Bacteria associated with syphillis
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Treponema Pallidum
5
Q
If you think syphilis you should also be considering the patient may have:
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HIV
6
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Clinical features of tuberculosis:
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- Cough lasting 3+ weeks, with thick phlegm
- Tired
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- SWOLLEN GLANDS, CERVICAL LYMPH NODES
- IRREGULAR LESION WITH UNDERMINED PORDER AND GREY SLOUGH
- PAINFUL ULCERATION
7
Q
Diagnosis of oral TB:
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Biopsy - will show non caseating granuloma or caseating necrosis, Alcohol fast bacilli
8
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Tx of Tuberculosis:
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- Chest x-ray
- Isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide
- BCG vaccine for prevention
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