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*febrile
 
*febrile
 
*weight loss
 
*weight loss
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*ulceration and bleeding of the gingiva.
    
===Oral Examination===
 
===Oral Examination===
A thorough oral examination under general anaesthesia is often required to aid the diagnosis. Diagnosis is usually made by gross visualisation of the lesions
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A thorough oral examination under general anaesthesia is often required to aid the diagnosis. Diagnosis is usually made by gross visualisation of the lesions.
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The mandibular lymph node smay also be enlarged.
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===Laboratory Tests===
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Clinical pathology may be carried out to assess renal function in the case of uraemic stomatitis.
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Culture and sensitivity tests may be required to aid diagnosis and enable specific treatment.
 
===Biopsy===
 
===Biopsy===
 
Often indicated to rule out other diseases such as pemphigus or other immunopathies
 
Often indicated to rule out other diseases such as pemphigus or other immunopathies
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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
 
*==Prognosis==
 
*==Prognosis==
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