Oral Thrush (Gingivostomatitis Herpetica): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps:

• General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore:
  • Inspection (viewing).
    • Skin, mucous membranes, oral cavity, pharynx (throat) [gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), stomatitis (inflammation of the oral mucosa), pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat)]
      • Leading symptoms of gingivostomatitis herpetica: grouped vesicles on the edge of the tongue, gingiva (gums), palate and lips; heal without scarring.
  • Inspection and palpation of lymph node stations [local lymphadenopathy (lymph node enlargement)].
• If necessary, ophthalmological examination [due topossible sequelae: Keratitis dentritica/-disciformis (inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva)]
• If necessary, neurological examination [due topossible sequelae: encephalitis (brain inflammation)]

Square brackets [ ] indicate possible pathological (pathological) physical findings.