Viral herpes stomatitis in children

Viral herpes stomatitis is more common among infants and young children. It is a highly contagious oral mucosal disease caused by a viral infection. It often causes oral ulcers in children and causes them to cry. At this time, antiviral treatment must be carried out in time, and emphasis should be placed on nutrition in daily life to avoid causing greater harm to children's health. Let's take a look at the content.

Viral herpes stomatitis in children

Herpetic stomatitis (inflammation of the oral mucosa) in children is usually caused by viral infections, such as herpes simplex virus and enterovirus. Apthous stomatitis can also cause single or multiple small ulcers in the oral mucosa, but it is not caused by a viral infection. Herpetic stomatitis is caused by a viral infection and is more common in children under 4 years old. Oral ulcers can cause pain and are accompanied by fever and irritability. It is mainly transmitted through direct contact with the saliva of an infected person.

Is oral herpes contagious in children?

The child is contagious within 5-7 days after the onset of the disease, and the virus is transmitted through the child's oral saliva; the symptoms and pain of oral ulcers will last for 2 weeks and then heal naturally. When in contact with sick children, avoid contact with the children's oral secretions. Toys and items contaminated with the children's saliva must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. The infectiousness will be eliminated 5-7 days after the onset of the disease, and the children can be released from isolation (unless new ulcers form). How do viruses spread?

The transmission route of herpetic stomatitis in children is close contact. The herpes simplex virus is transmitted through oral saliva. Children with the virus often put their fingers into their mouths, causing the virus to be contaminated on their fingers. Enterovirus is usually transmitted through the fecal-oral route, so family members must remember to wash their hands frequently, especially after changing diapers.

Parents are also aware that oral viral herpes can occur in babies under 4 years old. Once a baby develops this condition, it should be dealt with promptly. If you delay for too long, your child will become dehydrated. Because children with oral pain find it difficult to even drink water, and if they cannot replenish water, they will of course become dehydrated, so do not delay the child's treatment time.