Herpetic stomatitis
Alternate Names : Stomatitis - herpetic
Symptoms & Signs
- Blisters in the mouth, often on the tongue or cheeks
- Decrease in food intake, even if the patient is hungry
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- Drooling
- Fever (often as high as 104° Fahrenheit) may occur 1 -2 days before blisters and ulcers appear
- Irritability
- Pain in mouth
- Swollen gums
- Ulcers in the mouth, often on the tongue or cheeks -- these form after the blisters pop
Diagnosis & Tests
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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