Oral Disease in AIDS : Leukoplakia

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AIDS, HIV, Oral, Leukoplakia
AIDS, HIV, Oral, Leukoplakia
AIDS, HIV, Oral, Leukoplakia
Leukoplakia
Oral Thrush, Mouth Yeast Infection, AIDS, HIV
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AIDS, HIV, Oral, Leukoplakia

 

This HIV-positive patient presented with signs of advanced oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) on the lateral border of his tongue. Being that HIV reduces immunologic activity, the intraoral environment is a prime target for chronic secondary infections and inflammatory processes, including OHL, which is due to the Epstein-Barr virus under immunosuppressed conditions.

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Picture & text from CDC/PHIL. For more information see Oral Disease in AIDS Pictures from CDC

    

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