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Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex (view source)
Revision as of 15:18, 12 August 2009
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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis of this condition can usually be made on the clinical appearance of the oral lesions and symptoms, together with a lack of response to professional teeth cleaning and home dental care.
===Clinical Signs===
===Clinical Signs===
*Virus testing for FIV, FeLV
*Virus testing for FIV, FeLV
*Oral Swab for FCV
*Oral Swab for FCV
*Routine haematology and biochemistry to screed for underlying disease.
*Routine haematology and biochemistry to screen for underlying disease. High globulin levels may be indicative of a hypersensitive state.
===Diagnostic Imaging===
===Diagnostic Imaging===
*Gingivectomy
*Gingivectomy
*Repeated scale and polishing
*Repeated scale and polishing
*Extraction of cheek teeth
*Extraction of cheek teeth (followed by flushing of the alveolar sockets with saline or chlorhexidine)
*Other drug therapy
*Other drug therapy
Corticosteroids are often required to control inflammation when there is a hypersensitive response
==References==
==References==