The herpes simplex virus can remain hidden (dormant) and then become reactivated to cause fever blisters on the lips. This is similar to the varicella virus in chickenpox which can live on in the body for years before becoming reactivated to cause shingles. The onset of fever blisters may be started by other viral illnesses [...]
Paracetamol for pain and fever Good mouth hygiene with Glyco Thymol mouthwashes Ensure adequate hydration. A nasogastric tube may be needed if the child refuses to drink or swallow. Acyclovir in severe stomatitis, especially children with HIV infection. These children need hospitalisation. Children with severe herpes stomatitis should be referred to hospital.
Herpes stomatitis (or oral herpes) is an acute infection of the mouth cause by the herpes simplex virus The infection is common and often asymptomatic. However, some children get numerous small, shallow ulcers on the tongue, gums and mucosa inside the cheeks. As the ulcers are very painful the child salivates and often refuses to [...]
