1st August 2023

An 18 year old woman who has recently started university attends the GP with painful lesions to her gums.

An 18 year old woman who has recently started university attends the GP with painful lesions to her gums. In her first week at university, she spent a lot of time partying with friends, and kissed “a few different people”. There is gingivostomatitis on examination.

What is the most likely cause?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.