herpetic stomatitis…

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swollen gums, stomatitis, herpetic, herpetic stomatitis, viral infection, the mouth characterized by ulcers, inflammation, canker sores, different, same virus, herpetic stomatitis, contagious viral illness, herpes virus hominis, herpes simplex virus, hsv, seen mainly in young children, condition probably represents first exposure to herpes virus, systemic illness characterized by high fever, 104 degrees fahrenheit, blisters, ulcers, in the mouth, inflammation, the gums, the cheeks, tongue frequently develop ulcers 1-5 mm in diameter, a grayish-white base, a reddish perimeter, ulcers, very painful, drooling, difficulty swallowing, decrease in food intake, the patient hungry, an adult member, the family, cold sore, time the child develops the herpetic stomatitis, likely, no source, the infection, illness clears up, ulcers, generally healed, 10 days, fever, precede appearance of blisters, ulcers by 1, 2 days, irritability, blisters, in the mouth, on the tongue, cheeks, ulcers, in the mouth, on the tongue, cheeks, form, blister pops, swollen gums, pain in mouth, drooling, difficulty swallowing, dysphagia, herpetic stomatitis, diagnosed, its very typical appearance, laboratory studies, seldom done, viral culture, special stains, the diagnosis, herpetic stomatitis, the acyclovir family of antiviral medications, a mostly liquid diet consisting of cool to cold, nonacidic drinks, provided the child's mouth is very sore, an oral topical anesthetic, viscous lidocaine, severe pain, must be used, care, masks all sensation, interfere, swallowing, allow the child to burn himself on hot liquids, knowing it, a few rare deaths have been reported from overdosage, misuse of lidocaine, complete recovery is expected, 10 days, medical intervention, oral acyclovir, speed up recovery, herpetic keratoconjunctivitis, a secondary herpes infection, in the eye, an ophthalmologic emergency, lead to blindness, dehydration, develop child refuses to eat, drink adequately, a sore mouth, child develops a fever followed by a sore mouth, they begin eating poorly, dehydration, develop rapidly in children, estimated that approximately 90%, the population carries herpes simplex virus, difficult, prevent children from picking up the virus at some time, childhood, children should strictly avoid close contact, cold sores, kissing parents, active cold sores, avoid other children, herpetic stomatitis, should not share utensils, glasses, food, actively infected people.