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Herpes Stomatitis Learning Center

Causes could include:
Herpetic stomatitis is a contagious viral illness caused by Herpes virus hominis (also herpes simplex virus, HSV). It is seen mainly in young children. This condition is probably a child's first exposure to the herpes virus.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 2, 2009
A number of factors can cause stomatitis. Cheek biting, braces, or jagged teeth may persistently irritate the oral structures. Chronic mouth breathing due to plugged nasal airways may cause dryness of the mouth tissues, which in turn leads to irri...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
A number of factors can cause stomatitis. Poorly fitted oral appliances, cheek biting, or jagged teeth can persistently irritate the oral structures. Chronic mouth breathing may cause dryness of the mouth tissues, which in turn can lead to irritat...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Stomatitis is most often caused by cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Chemotherapy medications work because they are attracted to rapidly growing cells like cancer cells. However, many of the body's normal cells also gro...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Herpes simplex is a viral infection that mainly affects the mouth or genital area.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 30, 2009
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