Gingivostomatitis

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Gingivostomatitis

• sores on the inside of the cheeks or on the gingiva (gums)
• a fever
• general discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling
• a very sore mouth with no desire to eat
• bad breath

An examination of the mouth shows small ulcers. These ulcers are similar to mouth ulcers caused by other conditions. An underlying infection may be suspected if you have a cough, fever, muscle aches, or other signs.

Normally, no special tests are required for the diagnosis of gingivostomatitis. However, the following tests may be done in some cases:

• A culture of material obtained from the surface of the sore may indicate a viral infection.
• A biopsy may occasionally be used to distinguish gingivostomatitis from other types of mouth ulcers.

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