Gingivostomatitis generally affects children under the age of three and young adults. There are prodromal symptoms (fever, malaise, irritability, headache, vomiting, lymphadenopathy) 1-2 days prior to local lesions. Then small, yellowish vesicles form, which rupture quickly, resulting in shallow, round, discrete ulcers with erythematous halo. It affects both the free and attached mucosa. A generalized marginal gingivitis may precede the ulcers.
In addition, chronic elemental mercury poisoning can manifest with gingivostomatitis, in addition to neurologic (tremor, paresthesias) and psychiatric (forgetfulness, mood disturbances) symptoms.
[edit]Symptoms
The symptoms can be mild or severe and may include:
Sores on the inside of the cheeks or gums
Fever
General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling
Very sore mouth with no desire to eat
Bad breath
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