Oral Manifestation of Viral Disease in Children

Viruses are integral to infection and a basic insight into the characteristics of commonly encountered micro-organisms is inertial for good infection control practice. Oral manifestation of viral infection will lead to specific discomfort and irritation in children. Neonates and natals are more prone to infection due to on developing immune system. Site and source of exposure of the infections dependant to the sign and symptoms. Disease such as Herpetic gingivostmatities, secondary harpies, herpes labials caused by ‘Varicella zoster virus’. Other virus diseases like measles, Rubella, AIDS seen in the children, are highly contagious in nature. disease can be diagnosed clinically and by laboratory diagnosis by immmunofluorosence & culture. Antiviral medications are given to the children who are suffering from viral diseases. Antiviral therapy typically involves a delicate interplay between host cellular functions & viral target of action.