Infant had fever, blisters on lips, teeth swollen, gums infected. What it is?
Patient: my baby is 14 months she had a fever and woke up with what looked to be fever blisters on her top lip when i looked in her mouth her top two teeth looked very swollen with  yellow pus ;( she also has spots on her tongue now today her bottom teeth and gums look infected and swollen can u help me i just want to know what it is Doctor: Hi,  Thanks for asking the query,  Fever along with blisters needs to be evaluated, a basic blood count will help. For fever you can give paracetomol in correct dosages, please take your baby to the Pediatrician.  Do not brush the teeth till the blister heals as it may worsen the condition. Take your child to the Pedodontist and get the thorough clinical evaluation done. Swollen gums along with pus formation can be due to improper oral hygiene, scurvy, bacterial and fungal infections. It can be a serious sepsis.  If your child is taking some antibiotics for fever it can be due to reaction to antibiotics and other drugs leading to ulcers on lips, gums and tongue known as steven johnson syndrome.  Make sure that your child drinks plenty of drinks and water, milk, fruit juices.  Hope this helps out.  Wishing your child a healthy recovery! Regards...