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Trench Mouth

As known as acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis and Vincent's disease, a case of severe gingivitis associated with certain bacteria (including Prevotella intermedia, Fusobacterium species, and Treponema vicentii). Characterized by eroded gums, ulcers, pain when chewing, and bad breath.

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