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The median age of those affected is 7 years (range 4 months - 17 years).

The median age of those affected is 7 years (range 4 months - 17 years).

==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.

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===

Include halitosis, dysphagia, ptyalism, weight loss, cachexia, bilateral erythematous, ulcerative and/or proliferative lesions of the gingiva, submandibular lymphadenopathy and variable amounts of plaque and calculus accumulation.

Include halitosis, dysphagia, ptyalism, weight loss, cachexia, bilateral erythematous, ulcerative and/or proliferative lesions of the gingiva, submandibular lymphadenopathy and variable amounts of plaque and calculus accumulation.

Tests to eliminate underlying viral causes include virus testing for [[Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)|FIV]], [[Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)|FeLV]] and an Oral Swab for [[Feline Calicivirus|FCV]].

Tests to eliminate underlying viral causes include virus testing for [[Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)|FIV]], [[Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)|FeLV]] and an Oral Swab for [[Feline Calicivirus|FCV]].

Routine haematology and biochemistry are also useful to screen for underlying disease. High globulin levels may be indicative of a hypersensitive state.

Routine[[Feline Haematology - WikiNormals| haematology]] and [[Feline Biochemistry - WikiNormals|biochemistry]] are also useful to screen for underlying disease. High globulin levels may be indicative of a hypersensitive state.

===Diagnostic Imaging===

===Diagnostic Imaging===

===Biopsy===

===Biopsy===

Biopsies should be taken to rule out any malignant neoplasms (ie squamous cell carcinoma) or other pathology (ie [[Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma|eosinophilic granuloma]]) and to confirm the diagnosis. Histologically, dense band-like submucosal lymphocytic-plasmacytic infiltrates are reported with this condition.

Biopsies should be taken to rule out any malignant neoplasms (ie[[Squamous Cell Carcinoma| squamous cell carcinoma]]) or other pathology (ie [[Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma|eosinophilic granuloma]]) and to confirm the diagnosis. Histologically, dense band-like submucosal lymphocytic-plasmacytic infiltrates are reported with this condition.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

The aim of treatment of this condition is to improve the hygiene of the oral cavity. Initial treatment can include the following: Treating any underlying/existing dental disease, client education of the disease process and client education in dental homecare (diet and daily teeth brushing)

The aim of treatment of this condition is to improve the hygiene of the oral cavity. Initial treatment can include the following: Treating any underlying/existing dental disease, client education of the disease process and client education in dental homecare (diet and daily teeth brushing)

[[Antibiotics]] may also be necessary and a dental scale and polish is recommended.

[[Antibiotics]] may also be necessary and a dental scale and polish is recommended.

Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''(Eighth edition)''Merial''

Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''(Eighth edition)''Merial''

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