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Herpetic stomatitis is a viral infection of the mouth, characterized by ulcers and inflammation. These mouth ulcers are not the same as canker sores, which are caused by a different virus.Herpetic stomatitis is a contag... |
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Causes
Herpetic stomatitis is a contagious viral illness, caused by Herpes virus hominis (also herpes simplex virus, HSV). ...
Tests
Herpetic stomatitis is normally diagnosed based on its very typical appearance. Laboratory studies are seldom done.
Treatments
Herpetic stomatitis can be treated with the acyclovir family of antiviral medications. A mostly liquid diet, consisti...
Alternative Therapies
Placing a spent tea bag on a canker sore may provide comfort. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a component of some tooth...
Complications
Herpetic keratoconjunctivitis, a secondary herpes infection in the eye, may develop. This is an emergency and can le...
Prevention
It is difficult to prevent children from picking up the virus at some time during their childhood.Children should str...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if your child develops a fever followed by a sore mouth, especially if they begin eati...
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