mouth infection

Question 1

APHTHOUS STOMATITIS (CANKER SORES)

Answer 1

An inflammatory and non-infectious oral ulcer

Question 2

3 types of aphthous stomatitis

Answer 2

Three types:
minor,
major (Sutton’s disease, periadenitis mucosa necrotica recurrens)
herpetiform

Question 3

acute apical abscess treatment

Answer 3

For persons who do not have severe penicillin allergies, penicillin/amoxicillin +/- metronidazole
* Immediate referral (with in 24 hrs.) to dentist for assessment and possible drainage is needed

Question 4

what’s acute apical abscess

Answer 4

Acute apical abscess is an infection from bacterial invasion of the ligament space surrounding the root and/or apex of the tooth.

Question 5

herpis labialis is commonly caused by

Answer 5

HSV-1, transmitted via saliva through oral-to-oral contact.

Question 6

HSV-2 usually causes ___

Answer 6

HSV-2 causes most genital herpes infections but may also present orally because of orogenital transmission.

Question 7

treatment for herpis labialis

Answer 7

Antiviral: Valacyclovir, Acyclovir and Famciclovir are all recognized treatment for primary, recurrent [start treatment asap with
prodrome s/s ideally within 48 hours of onset