Primary tuberculosis of the gingiva: A rare case report

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the world's deadliest communicable diseases. TB ranks the second leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide. India is the highest TB-burdened country, accounting for one-fifth of the global incidence. It may occur as primary or secondary TB. Primary TB affects most commonly the lungs. Oral manifestations are uncommon in primary TB.

Keywords

• Gingiva
• granulomatous disease
• tuberculosis
• ulcer