Measles
What is Mealses?
This is a common condition in children and presents with generalised malaise, cold-like symptoms, rash and typical spotty lesions involving the buccal mucosa (Koplik’s spots). There is often associated tonsillar enlargement and again the vast majority of cases just resolve spontaneously. The instance of this infection is much less with immunisation.
Median Rhomboid Glossitis
Similar to the above condition, this is a condition where the central part of the tongue has a very red appearance and the normal papillae are absent. This can be associated with fungal infection and a trial of antifungal therapy is worthwhile. Usually, however, there are no symptoms.