Oral Medicine

Laboratory Diagnosis Of HIV Question. Write a short note on the laboratory test for HIV infection. Answer. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ELISA is an initial screening test. Mechanism: The HIVus particle, which is an antigen, binds with antibodies to the HIV in an infected human serum. Serum obtained from a blood sample of the patient consists of … [Read more...] about Laboratory Diagnosis Of HIV

Oral Hairy Leukoplakia Question. Write a short note on hairy leukoplakia. Or Write a short answer on hairy leukoplakia. Answer. Oral hairy leukoplakia is a condition which is present by a non-movable corrugated or hairy white lesion on the lateral margins of the tongue. This condition occurs in 20% of patients with asymptomatic HIV infections and becomes more common as … [Read more...] about Oral Hairy Leukoplakia

Cervicofacial Actinomycosis And Its Management Question. Discuss in detail Cervicofacial Actinomycosis. Answer. Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous, suppurative, and fibrous type of disease caused by anaerobic gram-positive, non-acid-fast bacteria. The most common microorganisms are Actinomyces israelii, A. actinomycetemcomitans, A. viscosus, and A. … [Read more...] about Cervicofacial Actinomycosis And Its Management

Oral Manifestations Of Acquired Syphilis Question. Describe oral manifestations of acquired syphilis. Or Write a short note on the oral manifestations of syphilis. Answer. The acquired form is contracted primarily as a venereal disease. Also, persons such as dentist working on infected patients in a contagious stage may acquire the disease. The acquired syphilis … [Read more...] about Oral Manifestations Of Acquired Syphilis

Causes Of Cervical Lymphadenopathy Question. Write a short note on the causes of cervical lymphadenopathy.  Answer. The following are the causes of Cervical lymphadenopathy: Cervical lymphadenopathy: Inflammation and infection Bacterial Infections Specific Bacterial Infection Tuberculosis Syphilis Non-Specific Bacterial Infection … [Read more...] about Causes Of Cervical Lymphadenopathy