BDS3 Paeds OM Flashcards
List examples of viral infections
HSV 1+2
- Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
- Herpes labialis
EBV
- Hairy leukoplakia
Varicella Zoster
- Shingles
Coxsackie Virus
- Herpangina
- Hand foot and mouth disease
Measles/Mumps/Rubella
List examples of bacterial infections
Staph
Strep
Syphillis
TB
List an example of a fungal infection
Candida
Signs/symptoms of Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis
Fluid filled vesicles rupture to ulcers
Severe gingivitis
Fever
Malaise
Headache
Cervical lympadenopathy
Tx of Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis
Bed rest
Fluid - dehydration most common complication
Soft diet
OH - CHX
Painkillers
Immunocompromised: 200mg Aciclovir 5 tablets 5x daily
Name 2 types of coxsackie virus
Herpangina
Hand foot and mouth disease
Define Herpangina
Vesicles in tonsillar/pharyngeal region
Last 7-10 days
Define Hand food and mouth disease
Maculopapular rash on hands and feet
Ulceration on gingivae/tongue/cheek
Fever/runny nose/cough
Lasts 7-10 days
Define oral ulceration
Covering epithelium destroyed
Leaving exposed inflamed underlying connective tissue
Hx taking of oral ulceration (10)
Site
Size
Onset
Frequency
Number
Associated medical problems
Duration
Any lesions in other areas
Tx so far
Exacerbating diet factors
List causes of oral ulceration
Infection
Viral
- Coxsackie
- Herpes Zoster
- EBV
Immune mediated
- Crohns
- Coeliac
- Behects
VBD
- Pemphigus
- Pemphigoid
- Erythema Multiforme
RAU
Trauma
Vit Deficiencies
Different types of RAU
Minor <10mm
Major >10mm
Herpetiform 1-2mm
Aetiological factors contributing to RAU
Stress
Vit deficiency
GI disease
Trauma
Allergy
Hormones - period
Initial Investigations for RAU (3)
Diet diary
FBC + haematinics
Coeliac screen
Management of RAU
Diet analysis + exclusion
Avoid spicy food
SLS free toothpaste
Low ferritin - 3mths iron
Low folate/B12 - refer to pads