Question

Entamoeba gingivalis is found in buccal cavity of man. It causes [CPMT 1973, 75]
A) Pyorrhoea
B) Amoebic dysentery
C) Branchitis
D) No disease

Answer 1

A is the correct answer

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (A) Pyrrohea.

EXPLANATION.

• We are required to choose the correct option among the given option and answer which disease is caused by Entamoeba gingivalis.
• The correct option is option (a) Pyorrhoea.
• Entamoeba gingivalis is an opportunistic organism that is ussually present in the gingival biofilm and in periodontal pockets.
• It is one of the first ameoba to be described in humans.
• It usally found in an oral disease called as periodontitis or pyorrhea.
• Pyorrhea or periodontitis is a gum disease that affects the periodontium. (Gums, Alveolar bone and Teeth).
• Symptoms include swollen gums, Bad breath, Painful chewing, deep pockets between gum and teeth.
• Pyorrhea is caused by lack of maintenance of oral hygiene along with uncontrolled systemic disorders.

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