This type of bacterial angina can be favored by poor oral hygiene. Explanations with Dr. Christophe Lequart, dentist.
Vincent’s angina is a slightly less known type of angina. Angina is an inflammation that affects the tonsils. It occurs without necessarily the presence of a cold and is painful.
What is Vincent’s angina?
It is a so -called “ulcerative” angina caused by two types of bacteria: Spirchètes (Borrelia Vincentii) and fusobacteria. Doctors speak of “Fuso-Spiril” angina.
What is the cause of Vincent angina?
“Bad oral hygiene is the source of the appearance of this disease. It often declares itself during a period of fatigue or intense stress, when the immune defenses are altered“Explains Dr. Christophe Lequart, dentist.
What are the symptoms of Vincent angina?
Vincent’s angina is always unilateral, that is to say on one side. She trains:
- A fetid breath
- Sometimes hypersalivation
- The presence of a more or less thick white-grayer coating on the affected amygdal that can extend to the palace level
- A fever of moderate intensity
- Strong pain, always on one side of the throat
- Sometimes it is possible to feel a ganglion in the neck, on the side where angina has declared itself.
Is it contagious?
Vincent’s angina is not at all contagious. “”The main reason lies in the specific characteristics of the bacteria that causes it: this infection is generally caused by a combination of bacteria, including Spirochètes (Borrelia Vincentii) and Fusobacteriaexplains Dr. Lequart. These bacteria are naturally present in the mouth and throat many people without causing infection. However, when certain failing conditions are met, such as a decrease in local immunity or poor oral hygiene, these bacteria can proliferate and cause vancent angina. Since these bacteria are already part of the normal flora of the mouth and the throat, they are not considered contagious in the traditional sense of the term. This means that you cannot contract Vincent’s angina by being exposed directly to a person with this infection“.
What are the possible complications of Vincent angina?
Bad or not neat, it can be transformed into a pound of amygdal or lemierre syndrome, jugular septic thrombophlebitis with pulmonary embolism, chest pain, infarction and pulmonary abscesses.
“Vincent’s angina is treated very well with the taking of antibiotics (from the penicillin family or, in the event of an allergy to penicillin, metronidazole) for about a week” advocates the dentist. The doctor generally prescribes amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is sometimes associated with clavulanic acid. Dental problems being often the cause of its development, it will be necessary to make an appointment with your dentist so that he can deliver the necessary care and treat possible sources of infections.
Thank you to Dr. Christophe Lequart, dentist and spokesperson for the UFSBD.
