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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description.

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My baby is 14 months old and has blisters on his tongue and around his mouth which the doctor said was a sign that he had some type of viral infection,  but at first they thought it was a bacterial infection and gave him some antibiotics to take.  His fever is gone but he still has blisters and when I brushed his teeth his gums started bleeding he also has a back tootChatDoctoring in and his appetite which is usually huge has gone down to him only wanting to eat baby cearel mixed with apple sauce and milk and he still will eat his animal crackers.  What do you may be the matter?

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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complaint it seems that your son is suffering from HEPATIC GINGIVOSTOMATITIS which is a viral infection and can lead to fever, swollen gums and outbreaks of blisters in and around the mouth known as cold sores. All the symptoms that you explained are completely pointing towards herpes virus infection. It is a contagious infection and the child may get it from kissing, eating or coming in contact with people who have active infection. The initial treatment is directed towards reducing fever and decreasing the discomfort caused due to inflammation in mouth. You should feed your son with a soft, cold and bland diet, a low spice vegetable soup, flavored gelatin, bread socked in milk etc. can be given. Avoid citrus juices like orange juice and can give him fresh apple juice. For fever, you can give him Tylenol or Acetaminophen . Application of a numbing gel like Lidocaine over the gums and other sore areas of mouth can provide relief, but care should be taken not to involve large areas of mouth as when being numb the child can accidentally bite the tongue and also damage other areas of mouth unknowingly. Doing cool compresses can help. Maintain a good oral hygiene and use an ultra soft toothbrush for brushing can help by preventing trauma and pain to gums. In case if there is an outbreak of sores or blisters antiviral medicines like Acyclovir can be advised by a Pediatrician to reduce the duration of the disease and prevent further outbreaks. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. .