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==Background==
==Clinical Features==
[[File:Herpesgingiva.jpg|thumbnail|Herpes gingivostomatitis of mouth]]
[[File:Herpesgingiva.jpg|thumbnail|Herpes gingivostomatitis of mouth]]
Painful vesicular lesions of mucocutaneous areas
Painful vesicular lesions of mucocutaneous areas
*Primary HSV-1 infection of lips, gingiva, and tongue
*Primary HSV-1 infection of lips, gingiva, and tongue
*Associated with fevers, irritability, and cervical adenopathy
*Associated with fevers, irritability, and cervical adenopathy
*Lasts approx 2-4 weeks without treatment, course shortened with treatment
*Lasts approx 2-4 weeks without treatment, course shortened with treatment
**[[Acyclovir]] 40-80mg/kg PO divided in 3-4 doses for 5-7 days
 
*PO intake is most important
==Differential Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
 
==Management==
*[[Acyclovir]] 40-80mg/kg PO divided in 3-4 doses for 5-7 days
PO intake is most important
 
==Disposition==
 
==See Also==
*[[Herpes Simplex Virus-1]]
 
==External Links==
 
==References==
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Revisión del 13:03 20 jul 2015

Background

Clinical Features

Herpes gingivostomatitis of mouth

Painful vesicular lesions of mucocutaneous areas

  • Primary HSV-1 infection of lips, gingiva, and tongue
  • Associated with fevers, irritability, and cervical adenopathy
  • Lasts approx 2-4 weeks without treatment, course shortened with treatment

Differential Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Management

  • Acyclovir 40-80mg/kg PO divided in 3-4 doses for 5-7 days

PO intake is most important

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References