Also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, or trench mouth, this condition is a mixed bacterial-spirochetal infection of the gingival edge.

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Vincent's angina, also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, or trench mouth, is a mixed bacterial-spirochetal infection of the gingival edge. The infection is relatively rare today but is considered a very serious disease because it is often complicated by septic jugular thrombophlebitis, bacteremia, and widespread metastatic infection.

Also Called Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, or Trench Mouth, This