glossitis (inflammation of the tongue) can accompany anemia, scarlet fever, nutritional deficiencies, and most general infections. Sometimes it is part of an adverse reaction to medication. One form of glossitis causes a smooth tongue, with a red, glazed appearance. A coated or furry tongue may...
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An early diagnosis of CMV infection in patients with oral lesions is crucial because CMV infection can increase immunosuppression, and is associated with opportunistic infections.Pesis, MichaelShaco-Levy, RuthyAppel, DaryaGivol, NavotOral & Maxillofacial Pathology Journal...
The back part of your tongue contains thelingual tonsil, which helps filter out germs that can cause infection. The lingual tonsil is part of a bigger system that fights infections, including thepalatine tonsilsand theadenoids. What organs support the tongue? The tongue has a lot of jobs, but...
underdeveloped areas of the world, nearly all children have been infected by the age of 5. In less crowded places, the incidence is lower, for example less than half of university entrants in Britain have been infected. Type 2 HSV infections occur mainly after puberty, and are often transmitt...
With infections being one of the most frequent piercing complications [8], biofilm formation on oral piercing is a fundamental issue. Additionally, biofilms on oral piercings may serve as a bacterial reservoir and lead to systemic bacteremia and even septic complications. The piercing procedure ...
Flossing, brushing, and rinsing daily and regular dental checkups help prevent problems like cavities,abscesses, and tooth discoloration. Don't mess around with a severe toothache. Dental infections can spread to the face, skull, and even to the bloodstream. See your dentist as soon as possible...
While the symptoms of strep throat overlap with those caused by infections like the common cold and viral upper respiratory infections, some symptoms that are common with a cold are noticeably absent in strep throat. These include:14 Cough ...
Angular cheilitis is characterized by cracking fissures at the commissures of the lips, which may be caused by saliva accumulation in this region secondary to ill-fitting dentures, candida infections, or vitamin deficiencies (B) (Figure 75-7, see alsoColor Plate 75-7). Discomfort with eating ...
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