Aphthous stomatitis

Aphthous stomatitis. Etiology, pathogenesis. Irritation of the epithelium of the germ layer by the herpes virus, which intensifies mitosis. It is caused by a decrease in the level of immunological protection; Is also seen as a manifestation of systemic damage to the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract. It affects mostly children.

Symptoms: malaise, drooling, refusal of food, hyperemia of the mucous membrane of the mouth, formation on the cheeks, tongue, lips, palate, aft-painful elements of rounded form with a whitish-gray touch and a bright red rim. Body temperature up to 40 g. C. Lymph nodes are enlarged, painful. In severe cases aphthae merge, ulcerate. There can be "screenings" on the skin. The disease lasts 7-14 days. Recovery is complete. Immunity is unstable.

Treatment. Salicylates, antihistamines, vitamins, calcium preparations. With pronounced common phenomena, fusion of elements, lymphadenitis antibiotics, interferon application, oxolin ointment. Irrigation of the mouth with a solution of hydrogen peroxide (1 tablespoon 3% solution for half a cup of water), 1% solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate.