The treatment of choice for a patient with generalized acute herpetic stomatitis is

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   The treatment of choice for a patient with generalized acute herpetic stomatitis is A. debridement of mouth, sustaining oral hygiene and treating the elevated temperature. B. same as for acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis. C. prescribing 300,000 units of penicillin orally. D. prescribing corticosteroids locally and Systemically. The treatment of choice for a patient with generalized acute herpetic stomatitis is supportive care, including debridement of the mouth, sustaining oral hygiene, and treating the elevated temperature. There is currently no cure for the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which is the underlying cause of acute herpetic stomatitis. Therefore, treatment is aimed at managing the symptoms of the infection and preventing secondary bacterial infections. Option A is the correct answer as it includes supportive care which is the mainstay of treatment for acute herpetic stomatitis. Debridement of the mouth, sustaining oral hygiene, and treating the elevated temperature can help to alleviate the symptoms and prevent complications such as secondary bacterial infections. Option B is incorrect because acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG) is a different condition that requires a different treatment approach. While both conditions can cause oral ulcers, NUG is typically caused by bacterial overgrowth and requires antibiotics such as metronidazole for treatment. Option C is also incorrect because penicillin is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections and would not be effective against a viral infection such as acute herpetic stomatitis. Option D is also incorrect because the use of corticosteroids is controversial in the treatment of acute herpetic stomatitis. While they may help to reduce inflammation and pain, they can also suppress the immune system and prolong the duration of the infection. Therefore, they are not considered to be a first-line treatment option.

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