title: Orofacial manifestations of bacterial and viral infections in children.
abstract: Orofacial manifestations of bacterial and viral infections in children may cause significant discomfort and suffering. Recognition of the clinical presentation of these disorders is paramount to their clinical management and appropriate referral.
authors.affiliation: Oral Medicine Center, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, USA. apinto@exchange.upenn.edu
authors.forename: Andres
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.forename: Catherine H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Hong
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000382:microbiology; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000150:complications