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A thorough history and physical exam are a necessary for a detailed understanding and diagnosis of stomatitis. | |||
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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]
Overview
A thorough history and physical exam are a necessary for a detailed understanding and diagnosis of stomatitis.
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. Some findings in the history are[3]
- Bad breath
- Refusal to drink or eat
General symptoms
Some general symptoms associated with herpetic stomatitis include[3]
- Fever
- Anorexia
- Irritability
- Drooling
- Maliase
- Headache
HEENT
- Painful swallowing
- Neck pain
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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.