Oral infections in the immunocompromised patient.
The number of immunocompromised patients is increasing because of iatrogenic immunosuppression and HIV infection. Most have T lymphocyte defects and are prone to develop persistent and severe fungal and viral infections. Oral candidosis and peri-oral herpes simplex infections are particularly common. Other oral lesions may be seen: mouth ulceration is common and periodontal health is impaired.
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University Department of Oral Medicine, Surgery and Pathology, Bristol Dental Hospital and School.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D009181:Mycoses / Q000473:pathology*; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000473:pathology*