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That is your basic cold sore on your gums or in the lining of the mouth. Some 90% of the population has herpes simplex I. The virus lies dormant waiting for some form of stress to trigger it. The stress could be practically anything but commonly it results from a bacterial infection, lack of sleep, or even a blow to the area.
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What is herpetic gingivostomatitis?
Herpes infection of the gums and other parts of the mouth is called herpetic gingivostomatitis
What is Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis In Children?
Can an adult who has Herpetic Gingovastamitis give it to their child?
What does herpetic gingivostomatitis look like?
The infected areas of the gums turn red in color and have whitish herpetic lesions
What is the most appropriate treatment for a child with acute herpetic gingivostomatitis?
Symptomatic
How long is your child contagious for herpetic gingivostomatitis?
They will always carry the virus. It can be spread anytime even with no sores present.
What structure's inflammation is called Gingivostomatitis?
Gingivostomatitis is inflammation of the gingiva (gums) and the oral mucosa of the mouth (basically, the inside your mouth and cheeks).
What is herpetic infection?
Herpetic means related to herpes. A herpetic infection could be genital herpes, shingles, cold sores, or other infections caused by viruses in the herpes family.
Does TENS help with post herpetic neuralgia?
Yes
Does TENS help with post-herpetic neuralgia?
Yes
How does a child get herpetic whitlow?
Your 21 month old son became infected with herpetic whitlow because someone with a herpetic infection, such as cold sores, held their own infection against his skin, or because he inoculated his finger with the virus by putting his fingers in his mouth. It spread from skin to skin.
What words have her in them?
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Can herpetic whitlow cause blood poisoning?
Herpetic whitlow itself will not cause blood poisoning. In the unlikely event that the lesions are secondarily infected, perhaps you could get a lymphangitis, but that's not common.
