All of the following conditions can cause periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Diabetes mellitus, especially if poorly controlled, is a risk factor for periodontitis; the condition is associated with gingivitis because diabetes can impair host response. Bacterial plaque biofilm toxins invoke an immune response that also can contribute to tissue destruction. Diabetes mellitus does not, however, cause periodontitis. The classification of periodontal disease -that is, periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease - includes rare conditions that actually cause periodontal destruction.

All of the Following Conditions Can Cause Periodontitis as a Manifestation