| Presentation | Differentials | Investigations | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| White or yellow patches or small plaques in the mouth (especially on the palate) |
Milk after feeding Aphthous lesions HSV |
Clinical diagnosis | Nystatin (100,000U/ml) oral drops tds
or GV-aqueous solution (0.5%) (continue 3 days after lesions have resolved) |
| Presentation | Differentials | Investigations | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain on swallowing or crying with feeding in a patient with oral candidiasis |
Clinical diagnosis | Fluconazole PO 3-6 mg/kg OD x 2 weeks |
| Presentation | Differentials | Investigations | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painful ulcerations on any skin surface where no other cause is known and not responding to local care and/or antibiotics. May be proceded by painful vesicle. |
|
Clinical diagnosis | Local antiseptic (GV paint) For disseminated or severe cases: Acyclovir 20mg/kg QID (max/dose 800mg) po x 1/52 |
Avoid acidic drinks and hot food; give sour milk or porridge, soft and mashed food; ice cubes/ice cream or yoghurt may help if available and affordable