A patient presents with red gingiva that bleeds and blisters when slightly touched. The epithelium peels off from the underlying connective tissue. Which of the following diseases is suggestive of this presentation?

A) Mucocutaneous disorder
B) Gingivitis
C) Chronic periodontitis
D) Periodontitis associated with diabetes mellitus
E) Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis


A

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