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Which patient is LEAST predisposed (the EXCEPTION) to this infection?

Fetid breath with features of necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG).

  1. Immunocompromised patient
  2. HIV-positive patient
  3. Healthy patient with excellent oral hygiene and no stress
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Correct answer: C. Healthy patient with excellent oral hygiene and no stress

ANUG risk: stress, smoking, poor hygiene, malnutrition, immunosuppression/HIV. The healthy low-risk patient is the exception.
  • A. Immunocompromise is a recognized risk factor for ANUG.
  • B. HIV/immunosuppression increases ANUG risk.
  • C. Correct — the exception. ANUG is driven by stress, smoking, poor hygiene, malnutrition, and immunosuppression; a healthy, low-stress patient with good hygiene is least at risk.

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