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Herpes stomatitis is usually contracted by infants. Most of us will get it and then be susceptible to cold sores on our gums and lips. This is because the virus never leaves our bodies and can be triggered into becoming active by stress, hormones, sunlight, etc. The virus will follow a nerve ending out, which is random, and the reason they can appear in a variety of places.

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51 year experience in Dentistry

Is a type of:

Herpes virus infections • Herpes • Mouth disorders • Stomatitis • Sore

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Body locations

Mouth

Symptoms

Fever
Fatigue
Headache
Blistering
Painful cracks at the corners of mouth
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Herpes stomatitis
Foscarnet
Antiviral
Oral antiviral medication
Penciclovir
Acyclovir
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Other treatments

Symptomatic treatment

Tests

Herpes culture
Herpes simplex 1 and 2 igg and igm

Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Immunosuppression
Recent cough or cold
Recent sore throat

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