Trench mouth history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farwa Haideri [2]

Overview

History

Obtaining the history is an important aspect of making a diagnosis for trench mouth. A complete history can help determine the correct therapy and helps in determining the prognosis. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include determining any undiagnosed medical conditions, particularly HIV, that could promoted symptoms of trench mouth. Three clinical characteristics that must be present to diagnose trench mouth include:

Previous history of poor oral hygiene, poor nutrition, smoking, or tooth infections are also important determinations.[1]

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of trench mouth may include:[2]

References

  1. Benko, Kip R. (2013). Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Emergencies. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ISBN 9781455770830.
  2. "Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound) - Diagnostic Tests - Cardiovascular Health Services - Heart & Vascular Institute". Retrieved October 25, 2016.

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