Infectious Process Flashcards
1
Q
Infectious Process stages are…
A
- virulence of the organism
- resistance of the host
- dose
- plus a few more factors….
2
Q
Dental Infections include….
A
- Abscess
- cellulitis
- osteomyelitis
3
Q
An abscess in the oral cavity occurs when there is …
A
- local area of trapped pathogens
- death of tissue—–suppuration=(pus) or exudate
- Fistula (white pimple)
4
Q
Pus is a…
A
liquefied necrotic tissue
5
Q
what are the signs of infection?
hint: HERP
A
- heat
- edema (swelling)
- redness
- pain
6
Q
Cellulitis can occur when….
A
- diffuse edema from inflammation
- origin is an infection
- generally more dangerous than an abscess
7
Q
Ludwig’s Angina is a type of what infection?
A
cellulitis
8
Q
Osteomyelitis can occur when….
A
- an inflammation of bone marrow
- may created a sequestra of bone
- more common in the mandible
- worst infection
