Trench mouth

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Vincent's angina; acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis; acute ulcerative gingivitis; ANUG; Plaut-Vincent angina

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Trench Mouth from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural history, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

X Rays

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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