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#REDIRECT [[Herpetic gingivostomatitis]]
Gingovostomatitis is similar to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_sore cold sores] which are caused by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_sore Herpes Simplex Virus 1]. Gingovostomatitis is caused by the primary infection of the virus, whereas Herpes Labialis(Cold Sores) are caused by the Reactivation or recurrence of the infection. Herpes simplex virus is a dsDNA virus. There are two types HSV1 and HSV2. These agents, although related, differ significantly in terms of antigens and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA DNA] sequence. HSV 2 is primarily associated with genito-urinary tract disease while HSV1 is associated mainly with orofacial disease.
The symptoms can be mild or severe and may include:
