Mouth Ulcers
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Mouth Ulcers Outlook
What to expect with mouth ulcers:
Mouth ulcers due to
Herpes
are recurrent, but episodes resolve with age.
Mouth ulcers from other causes almost always resolve with treatment.
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Mouth Ulcers Complications
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2008
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Teo J, Codarini M. Fevers and mouth ulcers. J Paediatr Child Health. 2001 Oct;37(5):507-9.
