Diseases of the mouth Flashcards
what is primary gingivostomatitis
inactive form of type 1 herpes simplex which resides in sensory nerve cells reactivates in re-infect mucosal surfaces
what are he symptoms of primary gingivostomatitis
systemic upset
ulcers on lips, buccal mucosa and hard palate
fever
local lymphadenopathy
what is the cause of primary gingivostomatitis
herpes simples type 1
what is the investigation of primary gingivostomatitis
swab lesion for PCR
what is the treatment of primary gingivostomatitis
aciclovir, may take up to 3 weeks to recover
what causes a cold sore
reactivation of herpes simplex type 1
what are the symptoms of a cold sore
oral hepatic lesions
what is the treatment of cold sores
aciclovir
who is mainly affected by primary gingivostomatitis
pre-school children
who is mainly affected by herpangina
pre-school children
what is the cause of herpangina
enteroviruses e.g. coxsackie
what are the symptoms of herpangina
rash/ulcers on the soft palate or back of mouth
what is the investigation for herpangina
swab for PCR
what causes hand, foot, and mouth disease
enteroviruses e.g. coxsackie
what is the investigation of hand, foot, and mouth disease
swab lesions for PCR
