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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2], Usama Talib, BSc, MD [3]
Overview
A thorough history and understanding of the symptoms is necessary for a detailed understanding and diagnosis of stomatitis. The diagnosis of stomatitis is mostly clinical. The location and features of the ulcers are also important findings in this regard.
History and symptoms
The diagnosis of stomatitis is mostly clinical. The location and features of the ulcers are also important findings in this regard. A detailed history followed by a physical exam is very helpful.[1][2]
History
Previous history of stomatitis is common among patients presenting with an episode. Common findings in a patient's history include:[3]
- Bad breath
- Refusal to drink or eat
- History of recurrent infections
- Smoking
- Alcohol
General symptoms
General symptoms associated with herpetic stomatitis include:[3]
HEENT
- Painful swallowing
- Neck pain
Dermatological
- Rash in case of diffuse allergic reaction
Gastrointestinal
- Abnormal bowel habits (with baseline IBD)
References
- ↑ Amir J (2001). "Clinical aspects and antiviral therapy in primary herpetic gingivostomatitis". Paediatr Drugs. 3 (8): 593–7. PMID 11577924.
- ↑ Amir J, Harel L, Smetana Z, Varsano I (1999). "The natural history of primary herpes simplex type 1 gingivostomatitis in children". Pediatr Dermatol. 16 (4): 259–63. PMID 10469407.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kolokotronis A, Doumas S (2006). "Herpes simplex virus infection, with particular reference to the progression and complications of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis". Clin Microbiol Infect. 12 (3): 202–11. doi:10.1111/j.1469-0691.2005.01336.x. PMID 16451405.