Gingivostomatitis

Gingivostomatitis

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Gingivostomatitis is similar to cold sores which are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus 1. It is a combination of gingivitis and stomatitis.

Causes

Gingivostomatitis (also know as primary herpetic gingivostomatitis) generally affect children under the age of three and young adults. There are prodromal symptoms (fever, malaise, irritability, headache, vomiting, lymphadenopathy) 1-2 days prior tolocal lesions. Then small, yellowish vesices form, which rupture quickly, resulting in shallow round, discrete ulcers with erythematous halo. It affects both the free and attached mucosa. A generalized marginal gingivitis may precede the ulcers.

ymptoms

The symptoms can be mild or severe and may include:

* Sores on the inside of the cheeks or gums
* Fever
* General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling
* Very sore mouth with no desire to eat
* Bad breath

Treatment

Treatment includes fluid intake, good oral hygiene and gentle debridement of the mouth. In health individuals the lesions heal spontaneously in 7-14 days without scar.

External links

* [http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/g/gingivostomatitis/underly.htm Underlying Causes at wrongdiagnosis.com]


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