Aphthous stomatitis stomatitis may show herpes virus within the epithelium of the mucosa, but without any productive infection. In some persons, attacks of ulceration occur at the same time as asymptomatic viral shedding and elevated viral titres. In some instances, recurrent mouth ulcers may be a manifestation of an allergic reaction. Possible allergens include certain foods ("e.g.", chocolate, coffee, strawberries, eggs, nuts, tomatoes, cheese, citrus fruits, benzoates, cinnamaldehyde, and highly acidic foods), toothpastes, and mouthwashes. Where dietary allergens are responsible, mouth ulcers usually develop within about 12–24 hours of exposure. Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), a detergent present in some brands of toothpaste
Medicine in ancient Rome the initial object that allowed the stabilization of these humours. By contrast, drugs, venesection, cautery and surgery were drastic and were to be used only when diet could no longer help. The survival and amendment of Hippocratic medicine is attributed to Galen. He writes that a physician "must be skilled at reasoning about the problems presented to him, must understand the nature and function of the body within the physician world and must "practice temperance and despise all money". The ideal physician treats both the poor and elite fairly and is a student of all that affects health. Galen references