What is Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis?
What is it all about.
Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis
- What is it and who does it affect?
- Treatment
Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis is a highly contagious virus that can manifest in the mouth. Due to the highly contagiousness of the virus through saliva and other secretions for 7 days it is important to be careful during this period. This condition occurs in children and young adults as Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis. This condition can then return in adulthood as Herpes Labialis commonly known as cold sores.
Treatment often requires lots of fluid and bed rest as the ulcers usually last only 2 weeks then they heal. Your health practitioner may suggest medication like painkillers, Bonjela and Chlorhexidine mouthwash to help with pain symptoms.
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A selection of the references used:
Aslanova M, Zito PM. Herpetic Gingivostomatitis. In: StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island (FL); 2019.
Rch.org.au. 2020. Clinical Practice Guidelines : HSV Gingivostomatitis. [online] Available at:
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