Causative agents of Vincent's angina_____________?
Correct answer: A. Borrelia vincenti and fusobacterium fusiformis
- A. Borrelia vincenti and fusobacterium fusiformis
- B. Borrelia recurrents and bateroides
- C. Borrelia burgoloferi and lactobacillus
- D. Leptospira and Treponema pallidum
Explanation
Vincent's angina, or acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis, is a fusospirochetal infection caused by Borrelia vincentii and Fusobacterium fusiformis. The other options contain unrelated organisms or incorrect pairings.
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