Welcome to the January 25, 2004 issue.

In This Issue:
1. Monthly newsletter article.
2. Links to current journal articles.

by Daniel Ravel DDS, FAAPD

ORAL HERPES AND COLD SORES IN CHILDREN
One of the most common causes of painful blisters around the mouth is oral herpes. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is responsible for most of the viral infections of the mouth. Herpes is also one of the most difficult viruses to control.

Oral herpes is easily transmitted, and is the most common form of the herpes simplex virus. Oral herpes affects people of all ages, races, and social groups. The highest incidence of initial infection occurs in children between six months and three years of age. By adolescence, 62% of Americans have been infected with herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). Serum antibodies to HSV-1 can be found in up to 90% of Americans.
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Current journal articles
Edited by Daniel Ravel DDS, FAAPD

Dentistry's role in the identification of an 'unknown child': CDA
A young man with an expanding neck mass: CMAJ
The preoperative evaluation - use the history and physical: CCJM
Outcomes of vital primary incisor ferric sulfate pulpotomy: CDA
Images in clinical practice - Macroglossia: Indian Pediatrics
Hepatitis B: American Family Physician
Leakage of class II cavities restored with packable composites: JCDP
Case Report - Papillon Lefevre syndrome: Indian Pediatrics
Pediatric OTC medications: U.S. Pharmacist
Orthodontic treatment of Incontentia Pigmenti: Angle Orthodontist.
Prevention and treatment of cold sores: U.S. Pharmacist.
Restriction of movement harming Palestinians' health: ei.
Eliminating microleakage from the composite resin system: AGD
What is the critical pH, and why does a tooth dissolve in acid: CDA.
Determining whether a skin injury could be physical abuse: Cont. Pediatrics.
Diagnosis and treatment of vascular lesions of the lip: BJOMS.
Resuscitation in pregnancy: BMJ.
Adrenaline in the treatment of anaphylaxis - what is the evidence: BMJ.
The use of general anesthesia to facilitate dental treatment: AGD.
Long-term results of distraction osteogenesis of the maxilla: BJOMS.
Primary immunodeficiencies: AFP.
Serious sequelae of maxillofacial infections: eMJA.
Fever, facial swelling, and dyspnea: International Pediatrics.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: eCMAJ.

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