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What causes mouths ulcer and medicine can be used to treat?
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Viral etiology: Mouth ulcers are usually caused by viruses. As such antibiotics dont work. Symptomatic care is all that can be offerred. Consult your doctor as to what he can do for you.
Answered 6/8/2013
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