Herpes virus infections
Friday, May 21st, 2010Herpes simplex primary (children typically contract) determines the acute herpetic gingivostomatitis. It is usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 but through the oro-genital contact, may be due to herpes simplex virus type 2 and begins with small blisters that break down quickly, forming ulcers.
When in the early stages is located, may resemble aphthous stomatitis, herpes but always strikes the primary gingiva and may affect other tissues, and aphthous stomatitis never affects the gingiva. (more…)