ISSN:
1572-9699
Keywords:
acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
;
Fusobacterium nucleatum
;
Leptotrichia buccalis
;
taxonomy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The characteristic microscopic appearance of the fusospirocheatal complex in smears from patients with acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis has long been regarded as virtually pathognomonic of the disease. Unfortunately there is considerable confusion surrounding the taxonomy of the fusiform organism in the fusospirochaetal complex. The conflicting views appear to be irreconcilable and a re-evaluation of the taxonomy of oral fusiforms is urgently required.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00400337
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