Vincent's infection
Last updated: Saturday, 14, August, 2010
| Presentation | Appropriate Tests |
|---|---|
| Acute necrotising infection usually caused by a combination of anaerobes, especially Fusobacterium nucleatum and Bacteroides spp. Diagnosis is made clinically and by characteristic Gram stain of appropriate specimens. Anaerobic cultures may provide supportive evidence. | |
Vincent's angina (pharyngitis) | Throat swab. |
Vincent's stomatitis (trench mouth) | Debrided gingival scrapings - Gram stain and anaerobic culture. |