ACTERIAL INFECTIONS
Pericoronitis
Inflammation of
the tissue
surrounding
partially erupted
tooth, most
commonly on
third molars, will
need debridement
and irrigation
impetigo
Common in small
children and can
appear like herpes
simplex intra orally
but crusted Amber
colored vesicles on
skin, topical or
systemic antibiotics
tuberculosis
Bacteria from
droplets will adhere
to lung alveoli, may
spread to other
organs, oral lesions
are rare but can be
painful non healing
ulcers, treat with
anti-tb agents
tonsilitis
many
different
organisms
can cause,
spread
through
nasal and
oral
secretions,
may be
related to
scarlet
fever
rheumatic
Fever
syphilis
Transmitted by sex,
blood, or congenitally,
Primary stage
contagious lesion is a
chancre, secondary
stage mucous patches,
third stage non
contagious lesion
gumma
Actinomycosis
can follow a
pharynx or
tonsil
infection, is
an
inflammatory
reaction and
may involve
the heart,
joints, and
cns, can
result in
damage
nug
Common in small
children and can
appear like herpes
simplex intra orally
but crusted Amber
colored vesicles on
skin, topical or
systemic antibiotics
osteomyelitis
Red gingiva
with cratered
and necrotic
interdental
papilla, patient
will have foul
odor and
metallic taste,
may need
antibiotics and
debridement of
tissue
Common in small
children and can
appear like herpes
simplex intra orally
but crusted Amber
colored vesicles on
skin, topical or
systemic antibiotics