The type of gingival infection that has rapid onset,pain,and necrosis of gingival papillae that leads to fetid breath is:

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Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG) is a severe form of gingival infection with rapid onset, pain, and necrosis of gingival papillae, which leads to fetid breath. It is also known as Vincent's stomatitis or trench mouth. Juvenile periodontitis and prepubertal periodontitis are both types of periodontal disease, but they do not have the rapid onset and characteristic symptoms of NUG.

The Type of Gingival Infection That Has Rapid Onset,pain,and Necrosis