What type of medication is generally contraindicated in cases of Primary Herpetic Stomatitis?

In cases of Primary Herpetic Stomatitis, systemic antibiotics are generally contraindicated because this condition is caused by the herpes simplex virus, which does not respond to antibiotics as they target bacterial infections. Primary Herpetic Stomatitis is usually managed with antiviral medications that help to reduce the duration and severity of the viral outbreak.

Antivirals specifically work against the herpes virus, therefore they are an appropriate treatment. Antifungals are used to treat fungal infections, which are not the underlying issue in Primary Herpetic Stomatitis. Palliative care medications may be used to alleviate symptoms, but they do not address the viral cause of the condition. Therefore, systemic antibiotics hold no therapeutic benefit in this context, making them contraindicated.