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A 10-year-old child complains of gingival pain and hemorrhage which appeared two days ago after a cold. Objectively: the gingiva is edematic, hyperaemic, bleeds easily, painful on palpation. The tips of gingival papillae are dome-shaped. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Chronic catarrhal gingivitis
  2. Generalized periodontitis
  3. Hypertrophic gingivitis
  4. Ulcerative gingivitis
  5. Acute catarrhal gingivitis
Correct answer

Acute catarrhal gingivitis

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