Herpetic stomatitis

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Swollen gums

Stomatitis - herpetic

• Fever, may precede appearance of blisters and ulcers by 1 or 2 days
• Irritability
• Blisters in the mouth, often on the tongue or cheeks
• Ulcers in the mouth, often on the tongue or cheeks -- these form after the blister pops
• Swollen gums
• Pain in mouth
• Drooling
• Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)

Herpetic stomatitis is normally diagnosed based on its very typical appearance. Laboratory studies are seldom done. Sometimes viral culture and special stains can help with the diagnosis.

Review Date: 11/21/2005
Reviewed By: Kenneth Wener, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.