IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-9-16757 Original Research Paper Primary tuberculosis of the gingiva: A rare case report Mohammed Rafiyuddin Dr. September 2018 7 9 01 02 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.