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KMID : 1094020150320030275
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2015 Volume.32 No. 3 p.275 ~ p.277
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Pulpitis and Odontogenic Facial Inflammation with Streptococcus gordonii in a Slow Loris (Nycticebus coucang)
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Kang Hyo-Min
Son Jin-na
Jang Hye-Jin
Han Tae-Sung
Han Jae-Ik
Lee Young-Sun
Lee Young-Jae
Kim Gon-Hyoung
Chang Dong-Woo
Na Ki-Jeong
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Abstract
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A 1-year-old female Slow loris was presented with swelling of left nasal bridge. On physical examination,fracture of left upper canine tooth was found. Cytologic and radiographic examination on the lesion revealed bacterialinfection and pulpitis, respectively. The bacteria were identified as Streptococcus gordonii by culture and moleculardiagnosis. After removal of damaged tooth and administration of antibiotics, the abscess was resolved.
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KEYWORD
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Slow loris, Nycticebus coucang, Streptococcus gordonii, odontogenic infection
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