Infection and immunity
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Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections may be common, but their infectious potential should be treated with respect. Most adults carry HSV type 1, the cold sore virus, although most carriers do not experience outbreaks. Cold sores are highly infectious. The virus can be transmitted to other sites and to other persons. Symptom-free persons can also transmit virus. Serious complications are rare and include eye infections, meningitis, encephalitis, and infections in newborns. Dental professionals can get a painful hand infection. Several drug therapies are available, including a recently approved cream for cold sores.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1996
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Diabetes, clinical dentistry and changing paradigms
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Many dentists should familiarize themselves with the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body can not metabolize glucose. Type 1, or juvenile-onset, diabetes is caused by the autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic cells that make insulin. Type 2, or adult-onset, diabetes is caused by insulin resistance. Both types cause hyperglycemia, or excessive blood glucose levels. This can change the bacterial content of the mouth, causing gingivitis, periodontal disease, bone loss and tooth loss.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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Diseases and disorders that open a seam between the face and the self
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Some nerve disorders can affect a person's ability to smile or to make other facial expressions. One example is Mobius' syndrome, which is a congenital paralysis of the sixth and seventh nerves. The sixth and seventh cranial nerves control the muscles of the face and thus are used in facial expressions. Structural birth defects such as cleft palate can also affect facial expression. Surgery can correct physical birth defects, but the treatment of nerve paralysis is more challenging.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1998
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