Herpes simplex virus gingivostomatitis

Herpes simplex virus gingivostomatitis

Definition

Stomatitis caused by Herpesvirus hominis. It usually occurs as acute herpetic stomatitis (or gingivostomatitis), an oral manifestation of primary herpes simplex seen primarily in children and adolescents.

Also known as Simplexvirus caused stomatitis, Simplexvirus stomatitis — per MONDO

Also identified as