NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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Question
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Which conditions can be caused by the oral flora?
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Tooth decay
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Dental caries, periodontal disease, pharyngitis
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Upper respiratory tract infections
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Pneumonia
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Causes. Bacteria in the mouth infect tissue surrounding the tooth, causing inflammation around the tooth leading to periodontal disease. When bacteria stay on the teeth long enough, they form a film called plaque, which eventually hardens to tartar, also called calculus.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dental caries develops when bacteria in the mouth metabolize sugars to produce acid that demineralizes the hard tissues of the teeth (enamel and dentine).
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