Herpes simplex virus gingivostomatitis
MONDO:0005792Stomatitis caused by Herpesvirus hominis. It usually occurs as acute herpetic stomatitis (or gingivostomatitis), an oral manifestation of primary herpes simplex seen primarily in children and adolescents.
Also known as: Simplexvirus caused stomatitis, Simplexvirus stomatitis, Gingivostomatitides, herpetic, Gingivostomatitis, herpetic, Herpes simplex, oral, Stomatitides, herpetic, herpetic Gingivostomatitides, herpetic Gingivostomatitis
6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New cold sore cream shows promise in small study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a cream containing acyclovir and penciclovir against an over-the-counter cream (Abreva) for preventing cold sores caused by UV light. Forty adults with a history of cold sores were exposed to UV light to trigger an outbreak, then treated with one of the creams. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can eye drops beat abreva for cold sores? small study says maybe
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether EDTA eye drops can shorten cold sore outbreaks compared to the over-the-counter cream Abreva. Ten adults with a history of sun-triggered cold sores were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Researchers tracked how many days it took for each co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC