How Do You Spell SPIROCHAETA VINCENTI?

1. Spirochaeta vincenti is a bacterial species belonging to the Spirochaetes phylum. It is a gram-negative, anaerobic, spiral-shaped bacterium that exhibits unique morphological characteristics. The name "Spirochaeta vincenti" is derived from the combination of the words "Spirochaeta," referring to the spiral shape of the bacterium, and "vincenti," in honor of the French physician Henri Vincent, who first described the association between this bacterium and a specific disease.

   This bacterium is commonly associated with a condition known as Vincent's angina or trench mouth. Vincent's angina is a localized, painful infection that primarily affects the gums and oral cavity. It is characterized by ulceration, inflammation, bad breath (halitosis), and the presence of a membranous pseudomembrane. Spirochaeta vincenti is one of the two primary bacteria involved in the disease, along with the anaerobic fusiform bacteria, Fusobacterium fusiforme.

   Spirochaeta vincenti is typically found in the oral cavity, mainly within the gingival sulcus or the periodontal pockets. The bacterium is known to thrive in a symbiotic relationship with fusiform bacteria, as both require specific environmental conditions and metabolic cooperation to establish infections.

   Identification of Spirochaeta vincenti is primarily based on microscopic examination of clinical samples, wherein the characteristic spiral-shaped bacteria with 10-20 spirals and 5-15 irregular undulations can be observed.

   Treatment of infections involving Spirochaeta vincenti usually involves oral hygiene measures, such as regular brushing and flossing, along with the use of antimicrobial agents, such as antibiotics or antiseptic mouthwashes.

2. A form found along with the fusiform bacillus in cases of Vincent's angina, possibly S. dentium or a related form.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for SPIROCHAETA VINCENTI

The word "Spirochaeta vincenti" consists of two parts:

1. Spirochaeta: The term "Spirochaeta" is derived from Greek roots. The Greek word "spira" means "coil", and "chaite" means "hair". Hence, "Spirochaeta" translates to "coiled hair". It refers to a type of spiral-shaped bacterium.

2. Vincenti: The second part of the name, "Vincenti", is dedicated to the French physician Henri Vincent (1862-1950), who was one of the researchers that discovered and studied the bacterium which came to be called "Spirochaeta vincenti".

Therefore, "Spirochaeta vincenti" refers to the specific type of spirochete bacterium identified by Henri Vincent.