Herpes simplex virus and human papillomavirus infections of the oral cavity.
Herpes simplex virus and human papillomavirus are epitheliotrophic viruses common to the oral cavity. They produce acute and chronic disorders of oral mucosa of interest to the dermatologist. Most of these lesions are benign in nature. However, both viruses are harbored latently, and their malignant potential remains to be defined.
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Department of Oral Health Science, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington 40536-0084.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000821:virology*; D027383:Papillomaviridae / Q000502:physiology*; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D013283:Stomatitis, Herpetic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D014412:Tumor Virus Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*