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Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant breath odour is present. [1] It can result in anxiety among those affected. [1]
The major volatile compounds responsible for garlic breath are allyl methyl sulfide, allyl methyl disulfide, allyl mercaptan, diallyl disulfide, dimethyl disulfide and methyl mercaptan, along with minor amounts of dimethyl selenide.
Researchers found aerobic bacteria present on the surface of tonsilloliths and anaerobic bacteria at the core of tonsilloliths. They have the potential to cause oral halitosis as they contain volatile sulfur compounds and sulfur derived gases, foul smelling compounds produced during bacterial metabolism. [16]
Synonyms [2]; Euhaliotis Wenz, 1938; Eurotis Habe & Kosuge, 1964; Exohaliotis Cotton & Godfrey, 1933; Haliotis (Haliotis) Linnaeus, 1758 Haliotis (Marinauris) Iredale, 1937 Haliotis (Nordotis) Habe & Kosuge, 1964
The defining feature of ORS is excessive thoughts of having offensive body odor(s) which are detectable to others. The individual may report that the odor comes from: the nose and/or mouth, i.e. halitosis (bad breath); the anus; the genitals; the skin generally; or specifically the groin, armpits or feet.
List of medical symptoms. Medical symptoms refer to the manifestations or indications of a disease or condition, perceived and complained about by the patient.
Solobacterium moorei is a bacterium that has been identified as a contributor to halitosis. [2] It is a gram-positive anaerobic bacillus, [3] erroneously known as Bulleidia moorei, in the family Erysipelotrichaceae of the order Erysipelotrichales. [4]
Pāua are commonly found in shallow coastal waters along rocky shorelines in depths of 1 to 10 metres (3' to 30'). There is clear distinction between juvenile and adult habitats for Haliotis iris, pāua less than 7 cm (3") occur in crevices and under stones in the shallow intertidal zone while adults are found in subtidal zone.
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