Common Childhood Viral Infectious Diseases with Oral Symptoms

Abstract

The entry of a pathogenic microorganism into the body can result in infectious diseases. The prevalence of viral infectious diseases is notably high during childhood, causing various rashes on the body and oral manifestations, and presenting a risk of transmission. This makes it a crucial and significant concern in pediatric dentistry. Attention should be given to the features, locations, and durations of the rashes they induce. Pediatric dentists can play a substantial role in diagnosing and treating various viral infectious diseases, often necessitating collaboration with pediatricians in a multidisciplinary approach. This review specifically focuses on common viral infections in childhood that impact the oral region, pose a risk of transmission, and hold significance in the field of pediatric dentistry. It emphasizes infectious diseases caused by measles, rubella, mumps, viruses of the herpes family, Erythema infectiosum, hand–foot–mouth disease, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and hepatitis viruses.