title: Viral infections affecting periodontal health.
abstract: A wide spectrum of viruses can give rise to oral and periodontal manifestations. This article reviews viral infections of clinical importance to the periodontologist and confirms the important role of the periodontologist in the recognition and treatment of common viral infections of the mouth.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine, Pathology and Microbiology, Bristol Dental Hospital and School, U.K.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Porter
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mutlu
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Scully
mesh_terms: D015658:HIV Infections; D006561:Herpes Simplex; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections; D006801:Humans; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000821:virology*; D014777:Virus Diseases