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A thorough history and physical exam are a necessary for a detailed understanding and diagnosis of stomatitis. | A thorough history and physical exam are a 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. | ||
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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. 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. 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.