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==Background==
[[File:Herpesgingiva.jpg|thumb|Herpes gingivostomatitis of mouth]]
*Primary [[HSV-1]] infection of lips, gingiva, and tongue
**HSV-2 associated with genital disease
*Usually occurs in childhood<ref name="George">George AK, Anil S. Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis Associated with Herpes Simplex Virus 2: Report of a Case. Journal of International Oral Health : JIOH. 2014;6(3):99-102.</ref>
*90% of population is seropositive by age 40<ref name="George" />
*Treatment does not affect dormant virus in nerve ganglions → recurrent disease remains possible


Painful vesicular lesions of mucocutaneous areas
==Clinical Features==
*Primary HSV-1 infection of lips, gingiva, and tongue
*Prodrome of [[fever]], [[myalgia]]s, and cervical [[lymphadenopathy]]<ref name="Mohan" />
*Associated with fevers, irritability, and cervical adenopathy
*Painful vesicular and/or ulcerative lesions of mucocutaneous areas (non-keratinized mucosa)
*Lasts approx 2-4 weeks without treatment, course shortened with treatment
**Can be extremely painful and → odynophagia
**[[Acyclovir]] 40-80mg/kg PO divided in 3-4 doses for 5-7 days
*Lasts approximately 1-4 weeks without treatment, course shortened with treatment
*PO intake is most important
 
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{HSV-1 DDX}}
 
{{DDX oral rashes and lesions}}
 
==Evaluation==
{{HSV-1 standard diagnosis}}
 
==Management==
{{HSV-1 antiviral treatment}}
 
*[[Analgesia]] (e.g. [[acetaminophen]] and/or [[ibuprofen]])
*PO intake is important
**Consider viscous [[lidocaine]] before meals<ref name="George" />
 
==Disposition==
{{HSV-1 disposition}}
 
==See Also==
*[[Herpes Simplex Virus-1]]
*[[Oropharynx and jaw diagnoses]]
 
==External Links==
 
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:27, 24 September 2019

Background

Herpes gingivostomatitis of mouth
  • Primary HSV-1 infection of lips, gingiva, and tongue
    • HSV-2 associated with genital disease
  • Usually occurs in childhood[1]
  • 90% of population is seropositive by age 40[1]
  • Treatment does not affect dormant virus in nerve ganglions → recurrent disease remains possible

Clinical Features

  • Prodrome of fever, myalgias, and cervical lymphadenopathy[2]
  • Painful vesicular and/or ulcerative lesions of mucocutaneous areas (non-keratinized mucosa)
    • Can be extremely painful and → odynophagia
  • Lasts approximately 1-4 weeks without treatment, course shortened with treatment

Differential Diagnosis

Herpes Simplex Virus-1

Oral rashes and lesions

Evaluation

  • Clinical diagnosis, based on history and physical exam
  • Available laboratory studies (not required for diagnosis)[2]:
    • Viral culture (gold standard)
    • Direct immunofluorescence
    • Tzanck smear (poor specificity)

Management

Anti-viral Treatment

Normal Host

  • Options:

Immunocompromised

Disposition

  • Discharge if uncomplicated
  • Consider admission if immunocompromized, critically ill, or with large necrotic ulcers

See Also

External Links

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 George AK, Anil S. Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis Associated with Herpes Simplex Virus 2: Report of a Case. Journal of International Oral Health : JIOH. 2014;6(3):99-102.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Mohan RPS, Verma S, Singh U, Agarwal N. Acute primary herpetic gingivostomatitis. BMJ Case Reports. 2013;2013:bcr2013200074. doi:10.1136/bcr-2013-200074.