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Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Feline lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis [[stomatitis]] complex is a poorly understood condition. It presents as erythematous, ulcerative lesions of the gingiva, buccal mucosa, lips, palatoglossal folds and the lateral pharyngeal walls. No clear aetiology has yet been discovered but many different causes of the condition have been proposed. These include [[:Category:Hypersensitivity|hypersensitivity]] to oral antigens and bacterial infections including those caused by ''Porphyromonas'' sp and ''Haemobartonella henselae''. Certain viruses have also been implemented including [[Feline Calicivirus|Feline calicivirus]] (FCV),[[Feline Herpesvirus 1|Feline herpesvirus]] (FHV), [[Feline Immunodeficiency Virus|Feline immunodeficiency virus]] (FIV),[[Feline Leukemia Virus|Feline leukaemia virus]] (FeLV) and Feline coronavirus (FCoV).
Feline lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis [[stomatitis]] complex is a poorly understood condition. It presents as erythematous, ulcerative lesions of the gingiva, buccal mucosa, lips, palatoglossal folds and the lateral pharyngeal walls. No clear aetiology has yet been discovered but many different causes of the condition have been proposed. These include [[:Category:Hypersensitivity|hypersensitivity]] to oral antigens and bacterial infections including those caused by ''Porphyromonas'' sp and ''Haemobartonella henselae''. Certain viruses have also been implemented including [[Feline Calicivirus|Feline calicivirus]] (FCV),[[Feline Herpesvirus 1|Feline herpesvirus]] (FHV), [[Feline Immunodeficiency Virus|Feline immunodeficiency virus]] (FIV),[[Feline Leukemia Virus|Feline leukaemia virus]] (FeLV) and Feline coronavirus (FCoV).
Partly due to the lack of understanding of this condition, feline lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis stomatitis complex is frustrating to treat. Many patients fail to respond to treatment, even after full mouth extraction. In these cases it is thought that the oral bacteria that remain are sufficient to maintain inflammation. In cases that undergo prolonged ineffective medical treatment, the disease appears to become more refractory to further treatment.
Partly due to the lack of understanding of this condition, feline lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis stomatitis complex is frustrating to treat. Many patients fail to respond to treatment, even after full mouth extraction. In these cases it is thought that the oral bacteria that remain are sufficient to maintain inflammation. In cases that undergo prolonged ineffective medical treatment, the disease appears to become more refractory to further treatment.
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==References==
==References==
Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''(Eighth edition)''Merial''
Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''(Eighth edition)''Merial''
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