Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis in adult patients

Authors

  • Helder Domiciano Dantas Martins Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Priscilla Sarmento Pinto Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Tácio Candeia Lyra Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Victor Yuri Nicolau Ferreira Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Paulo Rogério Ferreti Bonan Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Keywords:

herpes simplex virus, herpetic gingivostomatitis, oral diagnosis.

Abstract

Introduction: Herpetic gingivostomatitis is an infection caused by herpes simplex virus, which affects mainly children patients, being uncommon this manifestation in adults. It initially appears with prodromal signs and then local signs show up. The treatment for this disease is only supportive, because there is already a peak of viral replication when it was diagnosed.
Objectives: To report a case of herpetic gingivostomatitis and to discuss its clinical characteristics and treatment.
Case report: The patient looked for clinic care for presenting painful oral lesions with little time of evolution. With no medical history, the patient reported using antibiotics and antifungals. Oroscopy showed multiple coalescing ulcerative lesions affecting the gum tissue, tongue, lips and hard palate. It has been diagnosed clinically as herpetic gingivostomatitis and has been treated with supportive treatment (analgesics, topical anesthetic and chlorhexidine digluconate 0,12 %). The patient returned after one week with improvement of the condition.
Conclusion: The correct diagnosis, through the evident clinical manifestations, prevents the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, leading to better response of the patient.

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Published

2018-12-24

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Dantas Martins HD, Pinto PS, Lyra TC, Ferreira VYN, Bonan PRF. Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis in adult patients. Rev Cubana Estomatol [Internet]. 2018 Dec. 24 [cited 2025 Mar. 12];55(4):59-66. Available from: https://revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/1797

Issue

Vol. 55 No. 4 (2018): OCT- DEC

Section

Case Report

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