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[The recent data on the viral origin of hairy leukoplakia of the oral cavity (OHL)]

Rev Roum Virol. 1993 Jan-Jun;44(1-2):137-42. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/94318509
Barlean L; Universite de medecine et pharmacie de Iassy, Faculte de; Stomatologie, Roumanie.

Abstract: Buccal hairy leukoplakia is associated with Epstein-Barr and HIV virus infections. The main symptom is the characteristic hairy lesion on side parts of the tongue without any other clinical signs. Histologically, there are hyperkeratosis, vacuolar degeneration, and presence of Candida, but no inflammatory infiltration. Antiviral drugs led to the regression of lesions, but there is a trend to relapse when treatment is interrupted.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/COMPLICATIONS English Abstract Herpesviridae Infections/COMPLICATIONS Herpesvirus 4, Human Human HIV-1 Leukoplakia, Hairy/EPIDEMIOLOGY/*ETIOLOGY/PATHOLOGY/THERAPY Risk Factors Tumor Virus Infections/COMPLICATIONS JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW REVIEW, TUTORIAL

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