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What does examination aim to do?

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  • To assess a patient that presents with unexplained fever
  • Identification of oral lesions with infective causes
  • Identifying patients that require additional work up for surgery due to immunosuppression or bleeding risk
  • Prevention of cross infection to clinician and staff
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Where to look for assessment of the infectious patient? (6)

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  1. General
  2. Hands
  3. Arms
  4. Face
  5. Eyes
  6. Ears
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What are the most common causes of fever?

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1.Bacterial Infection (Odontogenic abscess, Tuberculosis, Osteomyelitis)
2,Viral Infection (EBV, HIV, HSV)
3.Fungal (Histoplasmosis, Cryptococcosis)
4.Autoimmune Conditions (Giant Cell Arteritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
5.Malignancy(Leukemias/ Lymphomas)

The longer the duration of fever > less likely to be infective

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When a patient has an unexpected fever what do we ask?

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  1. Fever history? Onset, duration, Severity, Precipitating & relieving factors, swelling, changes. pain
  2. Recent infection? Types, symptoms, what resolved it
  3. Exposure? sick, food, injuries, sex
  4. Other? recent surgical history
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General assessment?

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Temperature >38 C

Weight loss (chronic illness/malignancy)

Skin rash Viral: Infectious mononucleosis, Rubella, dengue fever, Bacterial: Syphilis, Non – Infective: Drugs, SLE, Erythema Multiforme (possible other underlying condition)

Cervical Lymphadenopathy

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Hands and Arms assessment?

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Purpura & Petechiae
Finger clubbing (IE)

Drug injection sites, recent cannula sites

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Face assessment?

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Seborrheic dermatitis (HIV)
Ulcerative/ vesicular lesions (Location- HSV/ VZV)
Swellings/ Fistulae
Jaundice

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Eyes and Ears assessment?

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Eyes:

  • Conjunctivitis, pain, double vision, photophobia
  • Retinal haemorrhages (Leukemia)
  • Jaundice (Hepatitis, Malaria)

Ears: Drainage from ear canal (Middle Ear Infection)

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Localised signs of infection Upper Respiratory Tract?

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Cough, Stridor, sinus, tooth pain

Pharyngeal erythema, enlarged tonsils, regional lymphadenopathy

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Localised signs of Lower Respiratory Tract?

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Chest pain, cyanosis, sputum

Tachypnoea, crackles, wheezing

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Localised signs of infection Genito-Urinary ?

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Dysuria, vaginal discharge

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Localised signs of infections Cardiovascular?

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Chest pain, tachycardia, hypotension, cardiomegaly

Janeway lesions, Osler’s Nodes (IE signs/ symptoms

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Localised signs of infection Hepatic?

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Jaundice, nausea, Right upper quadrant pain

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Localised signs of infection CNS Changes

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Headache, photophobia, seizures, confusion

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What tests should we order?

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WBC, Acute phase reactants, blood and urine cultrures

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What does WBC test show?

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Bacterial: Increased neutrophil count
Viral: Initial transient neutrophil increase, then increase in monocytes
EBV: Atypical lymphocytes, large T lymphocytes – IM
Eosinophilia : Allergic/ Parasitic infections

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What does Acute reactant tests show?

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C Reactive Protein (CRP) 
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) 
Elevated in infection
Non specific 
Tool to assess recovery
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What special tests would we do?

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Blood Cultures
Urine Cultures
Specific Cultures: Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, Mycobacterial > identify pathogens
Serological Tests:
Western Blotting (Acute/ latent infection)
LFTs
Lumber punch

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What infectious disease have oral manifestations?

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HIV/ AIDS 
Syphilis 
Actinomyces 
Tuberculosis
Hepatitis B & C
Herpes Simplex 1& 2
Herpes Zoster Virus
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What is HIV?

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Retrovirus – invades T helper lymphocytes > self replicates
Increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections, drug interactions and adverse effects
Routine HIV Testing for patient with unexplained infectious disease
Progressive: Acute > seroconversion > latency > symptoms > AIDS> advances HIV
Transmission: Bloodborne

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What are the symptoms of HIV?

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Primary Infection

  • Fever
  • Lymphadenopathy
  • Maculopapular rash
  • Arthralgia
  • Pharyngitis
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Weight loss
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What are the oral manifestations of HIV?

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Oral Hairy Leukoplakia 
Ulcerations 
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Candidiasis (Erythematous and Pseudomembranous) 
Necrotizing Periodontitis
Linear Gingival Erythema 
Recurrent Aphthous Ulcerations 
Salivary Gland Disease 
Other : TB, Toxoplasmosis
* 1992 EC Clearinghouse Classification
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What else should we check in HIV patients?

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Points to check in a HIV + patient:
Initial and current viral load and CD4 counts
TB, Hep B, C status
STI Screen
Current management?– HAART & possible side effects
Incidence of opportunistic infections – Candidiasis, HZV
Lifestyle & social circumstances
Signs of cognitive impairment

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What diagnostic tests are used for HIV patients?

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Diagnostic Tools:

  • Rapid Antibody Tests (Oral fluids/bloods)
  • Antigen/ Antibody Tests
  • Nucleic Acid Tests – blood test
  • possible HIV nephrology

Viral Load – Elevated VL > more progressive disease
CD4 T cell Counts

Other: FBC, LFTs, STI’s, Hepatitis, TB, BGL (antivirals interact with glucose metabolism)
CDC Guidelines- CD4 T cell Count
- 200 and 350 cells/mm3 Intra- oral lesions
< 200 cells/mm3 –
AIDS
< 50 cells/mm3 – Advanced HIV

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What is Syphilis?
Sexually transmitted infection – Treponema Pallidum (5-20um Spirochete) Three Subtypes: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Congenital Male Predilection Mode of Transmission: Bloodborne, mucous membranes Look for oral lesions, may imitate neoplastic process
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What is primary syphilis?
Solitary painful papule > Infectious ulceration with yellow slough Regional lymphadenopathy Last 3-7 weeks and spontaneously heal Primary Lesions: Skin, lip, tongue, oropharynx
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What is secondary syphilis?
Fever, malaise, headaches, arthralgia > 30% oral lesions Macula-popular lesions (Condyloma lata), snail track lesions, leucoplakia Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Lymphadenopathy
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What is tertiary syphilis?
Gammas’- rare with bony resorption, atrophic glossitis Neurosyphilis, Cardio syphilis Gammas are painless ulcerations, non-infectious- inflammatory granulomatous lesions with central zone of necrosis Palate is most common intra-oral site
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What is congential syphilis?
Hutchinson’s incisors, Mulberry Molars, high palate, skin fissures
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What are 3 ways for testing for syphilis?
Traditional Methods: 1) 2 Testing Groups (Nontreponemal (VDRL, RPR) & Treponemal) 2) Treponemal Enzyme Assay (EIA) + additional nontreponemal tests Novel Method: Rapid Syphilis Safety Health Check – 2014 Finger prick blood sample Rapid Results (10 mins) ``` Histopathology Granulomatous with Langerhans's multinucleated giant cells & epithelioid histiocytes Lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate Necrosis (Gummas) Immunohistochemistry – high sensitivity ```
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What is TB?
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (acid fast obligate aerobe) Droplet Transmission- mucous and saliva secretions Pulmonary TB: Persistent cough, mucoid/ purulent sputum, SOB
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What are TB manifestations?
Painful ulcerations- rotten apple appearance Lateral tongue> palate Osteomyelitis Can appear in any intra-oral site, variable presentation Non tender lymphadenopathy with matting, ulcerations, ‘cold’ abscess
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What investigations are done for TB?
Histopathological Features - FNA, Core Biopsy, Soft tissue biopsy - Acid Fast Bacilli - Epithelioid granuloma - Langerhans's Multinucleated Giant Cells Chest X-ray - Ghon Lesions, Lymphadenopathy - Patchy consolidations (Secondary TB) - Serology Testing: Culture Tests and NAAT’s Latent Infection: QuantiFERON – TB Gold Test (Gold Standard) Mantoux Test
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What is Actinomycoses ?
Rare chronic infection affecting the cervicofacial region Actinomyces Israelii- G +, non contagious commensal (Oral Cavity, tonsillar crypts, dental plaque) Predisposing Factors: - Periapical infection - Immuno-suppression, DM, Malignancy
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What are the clinical features of actinomycoses?
Firm, slow growing, painless swelling Progresses to multiple fistulae > drains ‘yellow sulphur granules’ Cellulitis or multi-focal abscess Abdominal, pulmonary fistulae Appearance mimics neoplasia Site: Perimandibular > submandibular > TMJ
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What investigations are done for actinomycoses?
``` Challenging diagnosis DDX: Granulomatous diseases, malignancy Microbiological cultures- high false negative, low culture yield FNA and Core Biopsy- inconclusive Histopathology with Open Biopsy: Gram + branching bacilli (BB Stain) Club shaped/ beaded bacilli Blue clumped colonies on H & E stain Not acid fast + Savoca E, et al, 2018 ```
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What is HSV & HZV?
Herpes Simplex Virus and Herpes Zoster Virus HSV 1, HSV 2 Transmission through secretions/ close contact High rates of subclinical, asymptomatic shedding Latent Stages: HSV 1(Trigeminal Ganglion), HSV 2 (Sacral G)
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What are the primary features of HSV and HZV?
Primary: Fever, malaise, gingivostomatitis Recurrent: Herpes Labialis, intra-oral herpes, Bell’s Palsy Stages: Prodrome, Macule, Papule, Vesicle, Ulcer, Scab Vesicle and Ulcer stages are infective
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What investigations can be done for HSV/HZV?
Direct Immuno-fluorescence (DIF) Rapid, requires fresh samples Real Time PCR Assays High sensitivity and specificity Detects asymptomatic shedding Serology – HSV 1, HSV 2 IgG – past infection IgM- recent infection (not reliable) Histopathology Hallmark: Intra-epithelial vesical formation Enlarged nuclei, multinuclear syncytial cells
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HZV specific primary, latent and investigations?
VZV: Primary: Varicella / Chicken Pox - Low grade fever, pruritis, malaise, skin rash Latent infection: - Orofacial & thoracic region Unilateral, dermatome involvement 10-15% post-herpetic neuralgia ``` Investigations PCR – rapid, high sensitivity Biopsy of the lesion for histopathology: Acantholysis of epithelial cells Free-floating Tzank cells Multinuclear cells ``` *Check for underlying immuno-suppression*
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What is SIRS?
Systemic inflammatory response | >/ 2 of following: Fever > 38.3, Tachycardia, Tachypnoea, Elevated WBC

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