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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. | '''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. | ||
==Terminology== | ==Terminology== | ||
It is also known as "[[H. Vincent|Vincent's]] [[stomatitis]]", "Vincent's [[Angina pectoris|angina]]", or "[[acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis]]" ('''ANUG'''). The common name was probably coined during World War I when many soldiers suffered from the condition. There are a number of other theories to the origin of the name. Vincent's angina was named after French physician [[Jean Hyacinthe Vincent]] (1862-1950). | It is also known as "[[H. Vincent|Vincent's]] [[stomatitis]]", "Vincent's [[Angina pectoris|angina]]", or "[[acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis]]" ('''ANUG'''). The common name was probably coined during World War I when many soldiers suffered from the condition. There are a number of other theories to the origin of the name. Vincent's angina was named after French physician [[Jean Hyacinthe Vincent]] (1862-1950). Trench foot, also known as immersion foot, occurs when the feet are wet for long periods of time. It can be quite painful, but it can be prevented and treated. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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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.
Terminology
It is also known as "Vincent's stomatitis", "Vincent's angina", or "acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis" (ANUG). The common name was probably coined during World War I when many soldiers suffered from the condition. There are a number of other theories to the origin of the name. Vincent's angina was named after French physician Jean Hyacinthe Vincent (1862-1950). Trench foot, also known as immersion foot, occurs when the feet are wet for long periods of time. It can be quite painful, but it can be prevented and treated.