Oral pathology 4 Flashcards
Granuloma
Tumorlike mass of inflammatory tissue consisting of a central collection of macrophages includes multinucleated giant cell, surrounded by lymphocytes
Granulomatous disease
Disease characterized by the formation of granulomas
Hermetic whitlow
Infection caused by herpes simplex virus infection that involves the distal phalanx of a finger
Incubation period
Period between the infection of an individual by a pathogen and he manifestation of the disease it causes
Malaise
Vague, indefinite feeling of discomfort, debilitation o lack of health
What are the bacterial infections?
What are the fungal infections?
What are the coxsackievirus infections?
What are the other viral infections that may have oral manifestations?
Measles
Mumps or epidemic parotitis