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Herpes Stomatitis Learning Center
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 Antigen Assay
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Herpetic stomatitis is normally diagnosed based on its very typical appearance. Laboratory studies are seldom done. Sometimes viral culture and special stains can help with the diagnosis.
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Stomatitis is diagnosed by the doctor based primarily upon the appearance of the mouth sores. Both herpes and aphthous stomatitis have lesions that are unique in appearance. Although laboratory studies are seldom performed, the physician may order...
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The patient will often present with complaints of painful lesions in the oral cavity. The physician or nurse performs a thorough assessment of the mouth, noting any signs of stomatitis. Regular oral examinations are especially important for the pa...
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with ha...
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The health status of populations and of individuals is assessed for many reasons. Assessing needs for care helps guide the allocation of resources— diagnostic assessments guide treatment, prognostic assessments contribute to planning, and assessin...
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Herpes viral culture of a lesion is a laboratory test to check if a skin sample is infected with the herpes simplex virus. See also: Genital herpes; Herpes labialis (cold sores; Serum herpes simplex antibodies.
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