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'''Trench mouth''' is a polymicrobial [[infection]] of the [[gums]] leading to inflammation, bleeding, deep [[ulcer]]ation and [[necrotic]] gum tissue; there may also be fever. Untreated, the infection may lead to rapid destruction of the [[periodontium]] and can spread, as [[necrosis|necrotizing]] [[stomatitis]], into neighbouring tissues in the cheeks, lips or the bones of the jaw. The condition can occur and be especially dangerous in people with weakened [[immune system]]s. | '''Trench mouth''' is a polymicrobial [[infection]] of the [[gums]] leading to inflammation, bleeding, deep [[ulcer]]ation and [[necrotic]] gum tissue; there may also be fever. Untreated, the infection may lead to rapid destruction of the [[periodontium]] and can spread, as [[necrosis|necrotizing]] [[stomatitis]], into neighbouring tissues in the cheeks, lips or the bones of the jaw. The condition can occur and be especially dangerous in people with weakened [[immune system]]s. | ||
== | ===Complications=== | ||
* Dehydration | * Dehydration | ||
* Loss of teeth | * Loss of teeth | ||
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* Spread of infection | * Spread of infection | ||
== | ===Prognosis=== | ||
The infection usually responds to treatment. The disorder can be quite painful until it is treated. If trench mouth is untreated or treatment is delayed, the infection can spread to the cheeks, lips, or jawbone and destroy these tissues. | The infection usually responds to treatment. The disorder can be quite painful until it is treated. If trench mouth is untreated or treatment is delayed, the infection can spread to the cheeks, lips, or jawbone and destroy these tissues. | ||
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[[Category:Otolaryngology]] | [[Category:Otolaryngology]] | ||
[[Category:Oral pathology]] | [[Category:Oral pathology]] | ||
[[Category:Infectious disease]] | [[Category:Infectious disease]] | ||
{{WH}} | {{WH}} | ||
{{WS}} | {{WS}} | ||
Revision as of 03:59, 12 December 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Trench mouth is a polymicrobial infection of the gums leading to inflammation, bleeding, deep ulceration and necrotic gum tissue; there may also be fever. Untreated, the infection may lead to rapid destruction of the periodontium and can spread, as necrotizing stomatitis, into neighbouring tissues in the cheeks, lips or the bones of the jaw. The condition can occur and be especially dangerous in people with weakened immune systems.
Complications
- Dehydration
- Loss of teeth
- Pain
- Periodontitis
- Spread of infection
Prognosis
The infection usually responds to treatment. The disorder can be quite painful until it is treated. If trench mouth is untreated or treatment is delayed, the infection can spread to the cheeks, lips, or jawbone and destroy these tissues.