Halitosis and abuse of antibiotics. Report of a case.

Abstract

A case of halitosis caused by the abuse of antibiotics is presented. The abuse of tetracycline resulted in a black hairy tongue and halitosis in this patient. Periodontal therapy and the withdrawal of tetracycline corrected these problems. This is the first patient with halitosis due to abuse of tetracycline seen in our clinic.

• Authors: S A Ogunwande
• Journal: The Ceylon medical journal (Ceylon Med J) Vol. 34 Issue 3 Pg. 131-3 (Sep 1989) ISSN: 0009-0875 [Print] Sri Lanka
• PMID: 2620377 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Tetracycline

Topics

• Adult
• Halitosis (etiology)
• Humans
• Male
• Substance-Related Disorders (complications)
• Tetracycline (adverse effects)
• Tongue Diseases (etiology)
• Tongue, Hairy (etiology)