Herpetic gingivostomatitis is characterized by ulcers in the mucous membranes of the mouth.

Herpetic Gingivostomatitis: Signs and Symptoms

Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Infections of HSV-1 normally causes oral herpes, characterized by cord sores of the mouth.

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Herpetic gingivostomatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the mouth and gums, typically caused by a herpes virus infection.

Herpetic Gingivostomatitis

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Herpetic Gingivostomatitis Figure (Figure 24.12). Reprinted from OpenStax Microbiology (p. 991), by N. Parker, M. Shneegurt, A.-h. Thi Tu, B. M. Forester, and P. Lister, 2016, Rice University. Copyright 2016 by Rice University.

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