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A child develops multiple oral ulcers and fever during the dental visit. Most likely diagnosis?

  1. Herpangina
  2. Hand-foot-mouth disease
  3. Aphthous stomatitis
  4. Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
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Correct answer: D. Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis

Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis (HSV-1): children 6 months-5 years. Acute onset: fever, irritability, cervical lymphadenopathy, widespread vesicles/ulcers on ALL oral mucosal surfaces including gingiva (edematous, bleeds easily). Highly contagious.

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