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Oral candidiasis (Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis) ,which is also known as oral thrush, among other names, [ 1] is candidiasis that occurs in the mouth. That is, oral candidiasis is a mycosis (yeast/fungal infection) of Candida species on the mucous membranes of the mouth . Candida albicans is the most commonly implicated organism in this ...
Herpetic gingivostomatitis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The HSV is a double-stranded DNA virus categorised into two types; HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is predominantly responsible for oral, facial and ocular infections whereas HSV-2 is responsible for most genital and cutaneous lower herpetic lesions.
Necrotizing gingivitis ( NG) is a common, non-contagious infection of the gums with sudden onset. The main features are painful, bleeding gums, and ulceration of interdental papillae (the sections of gum between adjacent teeth). This disease, along with necrotizing periodontitis (NP) and necrotizing stomatitis, is classified as a necrotizing ...
Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any species of the genus Candida (a yeast ). [ 4] When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called thrush. [ 3] Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. [ 3] Other symptoms may include soreness and problems swallowing. [ 9]
Frequency. As outbreaks [ 1] Hand, foot, and mouth disease ( HFMD) is a common infection caused by a group of enteroviruses. [ 10] It typically begins with a fever and feeling generally unwell. [ 10] This is followed a day or two later by flat discolored spots or bumps that may blister, on the hands, feet and mouth and occasionally buttocks and ...
Noma (also known as gangrenous stomatitis or cancrum oris) is a rapidly progressive and often fatal gangrenous infection of the mouth and face. Noma usually begins as an ulcer on gums and rapidly spreads into the jawbone, cheek, and soft tissues of the face. This is followed by death of the facial tissues and fatal sepsis.
When this occurs, the resultant infection is known as gingivitis or periodontitis. Periodontal disease, which an infection of the gum tissue driven primarily by P. gingivalis, has been theorized to be linked with other systemic diseases, including Alzheimer’s, atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases.
The mild but highly contagious viral infection has spread to at least 60 students on campus, the Duke Chronicle first reported. Dozens of Duke students diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease ...