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Title: Acute primary herpetic gingivostomatitis. Author: Mohan RP, Verma S, Singh U, Agarwal N. Journal: BMJ Case Rep; 2013 Jul 08; 2013():. PubMed ID: 23839615. Abstract: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a double-stranded virus belonging to human herpes virus family. Although it exists in eight various forms, HSV-1 causes most of the oral infections. Since dentists are more likely to be consulted in the case of oral infections, familiarity with these lesions becomes mandatory. It is more commonly reported in children and rarely in adults. This article presents an acute episode of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis in a 32-year-old male patient.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]