Relationship of Stress, Leukocyte Function, and Acute Ulcerative Gingivitis.

Abstract

Our study has resulted in additional evidence for a role correlating stress, emotional disorders and depressed leukocyte function in the etiology of ANUG. The ANUG patients appear to be suffering from anxiety and depression which may be correlated by a tendency for emotional disorders. Also it appears as though increased susceptibility to the causative microorganisms may be based on decreased leukocyte functional capabilities. The onset of an acute infectious illness may be directly related to depressed white blood cell functions brought on by emotional stress in receptive patients. Originator supplied keywords include: Acute Necrotic Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 23, 1984
Accession Number
ADA152584

Entities

People

  • A. W. Stevens
  • K. Kirk
  • R. B. Cogen
  • S. Cohen-cole

Organizations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Blood
  • Blood Cells
  • Cell Count
  • Cells
  • Defense Mechanisms
  • Depression
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Federal Law
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Leukocytes
  • Mouth Diseases

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.