Stomatitis

Question 1

Inflammation of the lining of the oral cavity

Answer 1

Stomatitis

Question 2

Types of Stomatitis

Answer 2

Primary Stomatitis
Secondary Stomatitis

Question 2

Types of Stomatitis

Long-term antibiotic therapy or immunosuppressant therapy (chemotherapy, radiation, steroid)

Answer 2

Secondary Stomatitis

“Candidiasis” or “Moniliasis” or “Oral thrush”

Question 2

Types of Stomatitis

Infection from opportunistic viruses, fungi, or bacteria

Caused by Candida albicans

Answer 2

Secondary Stomatitis

“Candidiasis” or “Moniliasis” or “Oral thrush”

Question 2

Types of Stomatitis

It is the most common type. Benign and noncontagious

Traumatic ulcers

Answer 2

Primary Stomatitis (Aphthous Stomatitis)

“Canker sores”

Question 3

Clinical Manifestations

Whitish gray center and erythematous ring or border

Answer 3

Canker sores (Primary Stomatitis)

Question 4

Clinical Manifestations

Whitish plaque like lesions

When this white patches are wiped away, the underlying surface appears red and sore

Answer 4

Oral Candidiasis (Secondary Stomatitis)

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Laboratory Assessments

Answer 5

1. CBC - to reveal infection
2. Cytologic culture and Gram stain Testing - to identify causative agent

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Stomatitis: Diet

Answer 6

Soft, bland, non-acidic foods

Question 7

Secondary Stomatitis

Causative agent

Answer 7

Candida albicans