Laboratory Diagnosis

• What is the recommended sample for accurate diagnosis of E. gingivalis trophozoites?

  = Mouth scrapings
• Which area is particularly suitable for collecting samples to diagnose E. gingivalis?

  Gingival area
• In addition to mouth scrapings, which of the following samples can be examined to diagnose E. gingivalis?

  Tonsillar crypts material
• Where else besides the mouth can E. gingivalis trophozoites be found?

  Pulmonary abscess
• Which of the following samples can be examined to diagnose E. gingivalis in the vaginal and cervical areas?

  Vaginal and cervical material