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Vincent's infection |
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Vincent's infection: see trench mouth trench mouth, common term for Vincent's infection, an ulcerative membranous infection of the gums and mouth, by noncontagious infection, associated with a fusiform bacillus and a spirochete. ..... Click the link for more information. . Vincent's infection [′vin·səns in‚fek·shən] (medicine) A noncontagious bacterial infection of the oral mucosa characterized by ulceration and formation of a gray pseudomembrane; caused by certain fusiform bacteria and spirochetes; formerly known as Vincent's angina. Also known as fusospirochetosis; Plaut-Vincent's infection; trench mouth; ulcerative gingivitis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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