Exam 1 Ch. 14 Oral And GI Flashcards
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What is the general name for an apthous ulcer
Canker sore
If a patient has a painful ulceration in their mouth characterized by a white exudate and red rim what do they have
An aphthous ulcer
How much of the population is affected by an apthous ulcer
40%
Who is most likely to get an aphthous ulcer
Females less than 20 years old (reproductive age) and those with celiac disease/IBD
What is also known as the extreme version of an apthous ulcer
Behcet disease
What are 3 things that increase the likelihood of an aphthous ulcer
- trauma/foods
- nsaids/corticosteriods
- vitamin B12
What is HSV-1
Oral herpes
Childhood HSV infection are usually symptomatic or asymptomatic?
80% asymptomatic
Most adults have what relationship with HSV
60% are carriers
Where is HSV dormant in adults
Trigeminal ganglion (CN v)
Reactivation of HSV in adults is known as what
Recurrent herpetic stomatitis
Childhood HSV can present itself as symptomatic and known as what?
Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis
Does location indicate type of HSV
No!
What are major symptoms of HSV
Grouped vesicles resulting in itching/burn, with HA, sore throat
Is there a cure for HSV
No, antiviral drugs decrease replication reducing recurrence
If HSV spreads to the CNS what is it known as
Herpesviral encephalitis (life threatening/HSV-1)
What is also known as thrush
Oral candidiasis
What is the occurrence of thrush in new borns
About 40%
What is the characteristic of oral candidiasis
Gray/white pseuodmembranes that can be scraped off
In what ways is oral candidiasis opportunistic
Decreases immune status, broad spectrum antibiotics, diabetes
How do physicians make diagnosis of the oral candidiasis
Leukoplakia, candidemia, oral CA
What are the two types of an oral proliferative lesion
Fibroma and pyogenic granuloma
Where is a fibroma most commonly found
Along the bite line
What is a characteristic of a fibroma
A nodular mass following chronic irritation