Mouth rot in the child and toddler

definition

The mouth rot in the child is a very painful inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa. The mouth rot (too Gingivostomatitis herpetica usually occurs between the ages of 10 months and three years and is the first contact of the child with the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 triggered.

It usually occurs during the illness fever and – due to the painful inflammation in the mouth – to Refusal to eat. Especially on the gums and on the palate, many small ones are formed canker sores and yellowed wounds, the inside of the lips and tongue can also be affected.