Zánět tvářové sliznice se sklonem k zvředovatění (ulceraci) a vzniku gangrény. Postihuje zejm. podvyživené a zanedbané děti, navazuje větš. na předchozí infekční onemocnění, např. spalničky či spálu. Vyvolavatelem jsou bakterie rodů Fusobacterium a Borrelia (tzv. fuzospirilová symbióza). (cit. Velký lékařský slovník online, 2017 http://lekarske.slovniky.cz)

A severe gangrenous process occurring predominantly in debilitated and malnourished children, especially in underdeveloped countries. It typically begins as a small vesicle or ulcer on the gingiva that rapidly becomes necrotic and spreads to produce extensive destruction of the buccal and labial mucosa and tissues of the face, which may result in severe disfigurement and even death. Various bacteria have been implicated in the etiology. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Anotace

severe gangrene of gingiva often spreading to face

DUI

D009625 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0014943