Definition:
Vincent’s disease is a medical condition that is usually characterized by the presence of ulcerating gingivitis.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is made through blood tests and physical examination.
Treatment:
Treatment includes administration of antibiotic and using mouthwash frequently to resolve the infection and using Metronidazole.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms includes swollen and usually bleeding gums, fetid breath and malaise.
Causes:
It is said to be caused by infection of Borrelia vincentii which is a gram-negative spirochaete, and Fusobacterium spp which is Gram-negative anaerobes.
