Antibiotics should be considered for the treatment of ANUG

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They should be considered only if the patient is immunosuppressed or if evidence of systemic involvement exists.Antibiotics useful for the immunosuppressed patient with ANUG include penicillin VK and metronidazole.If pain or an elevated temperature accompanies ANUG,then aspirin or acetaminophen can be recommended.If eating is difficult,food supplements may be used instead of meals.Vitamin supplementation is useful only if the patient has a vitamin deficiency.The remaining choices are not correct.

Antibiotics Should Be Considered for the Treatment of ANUG