The Gingivae Shown Are Painful and Erythematous

The gingivae shown are painful and erythematous. The interdental papillae appear as punched-out, necrotic, cratering areas. The overall sloughing of the necrotic tissue appears as a pseudomembrane over the tissues. The patient experiences a foul odor and metallic taste. On the basis of these features, which condition is suspected?

A) Acute marginal gingivitis
B) Primary herpes simplex infection
C) NUG
D) Pseudomembranous candidiasis

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