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Oral hairy leukoplakia

Nature

An oral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, appearing as white, corrugated lesions on the lateral surfaces of the tongue. The infection may spread across the tongue's entire dorsal surface, onto the ventral surface, and may occasionally be found on buccal mucosa.

Broader

Viral diseases
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Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
  • Medicine » Teeth, mouth
  • Medicine » Skin
Content quality
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Language
English
Last update
Dec 3, 2024