Which is not true of Ludwig’s angina?

Related Mcqs:

1. The main causative agent of Ludwig’s angina is:__________?

   A. Anaerobic streptococci
   B. Aerobic streptococci
   C. Staphylococci
   D. Legionella infection

2. The fascial spaces involved in ludwig’s angina are___________?

   A. Unilateral – submandibular & sublingual spaces
   B. Bilateral – submandibular & sublingual spaces
   C. Unilateral – submandibular sublingual & submental spaces
   D. Bilateral – submandibular sublingual & submental spaces

3. Complications of Vincents angina is________________?

   A. Actinomycosis
   B. Noma
   C. Systemic candidiasis
   D. Cellulites

4. Following are the characteristics of Vincent’s angina EXCEPT_______________?

   A. Ulcerative gingivostomatitis
   B. Caused due to malnutrition
   C. A symbiotic infection
   D. Caused by leptospira interrogans

5. Which one of the following drugs is most commonly employed in an attack of angina pectoris ?

   A. Sodium nitrate
   B. Epinephrine
   C. Nitroglycerina
   D. Isosorbide dinitrate

6. All of the following statements about the typical features of a periapical granuloma are true EXCEPT:

   A. It consists of proliferating granulation tissue
   B. It can form only if the periapical bone is resorbed
   C. It shows evidence of local antibody production
   D. It results from immunologically mediated tissue damage

7. True about caries, all except:

   A. Infectious and transmissible
   B. Not due to microorganisms
   C. Can develop in the absence of sucrose
   D. Microorganisms play the most essential role

8. Which of the following is not true about thalassemia ?

   A. Increased in number of globulin chain
   B. There is erythrocyte fragility and hemolysis
   C. Hypochromic microcytic anaemia is present
   D. There is severe anaemia and thrombocytopenia

9. Which of the following is NOT True about primary HSV infection ?

   A. primarily affects the anterior portion of the mouth causes acute gingivits
   B. causes acute gingivits
   C. occurs as epidemic
   D. shows prodromal symptoms

10. True ankyloglossia occurs as a result of________________?

    A. Union between tongue and floor of mouth
    B. Absence of lingual frenum
    C. Lingual frenum attached to the tip of tongue
    D. Short lingual frenum