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My 2 year old has a chapped lips with a pus,she has also canker sore inside her mouth and very bad breath?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Gingivostomatitis: While it's possible she has a viral illness, the presence of "pus" deserves a face-to-face evaluation. With the presence of the canker sores, she may not be wanting to eat/drink and there are things that your pediatrician can offer to ease the pain so your child will at least stay hydrated while she's healing.

Answered 12/11/2014

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