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Herpes Stomatitis
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.
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Symptoms
Fever, may precede appearance of blisters and ulcers by 1 or 2 days; Irritability; Blisters in the mouth, often on the ...
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Causes
Herpetic stomatitis is a contagious viral illness caused by Herpes virus hominis (also herpes simplex virus, HSV) and i...
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Tests
Herpetic stomatitis is normally diagnosed based on its very typical appearance. Laboratory studies are seldom done. Som...
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Treatments
Herpetic stomatitis can be treated with the acyclovir family of antiviral medications. A mostly liquid diet consisting ...
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Drugs
acyclovir
lidocaine topical
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Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. Placing a spent tea bag on a canker sore may provide comfort. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a com...
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Risk Factors
Contact With Infected Person
Exposure to cold sore
Kissing
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Complications
Herpetic keratoconjunctivitis, a secondary herpes infection in the eye, may develop. This is an ophthalmologic emergenc...
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Prevention
It is estimated that approximately 90% of the population carries herpes simplex virus. It is difficult to prevent child...
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Call your health care provider if your child develops a fever followed by a sore mouth, especially if they begin eating...
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