title: Viral diseases of the oral mucosa.
abstract: A wide variety of both DNA and RNA viruses affect the oral cavity. When considered in conjunction with cutaneous features, careful examination of the oral mucosa and oropharynx aids the clinician in making a diagnosis. Examination of the oral cavity should be incorporated as a regular component of the dermatologic examination because diagnostic clues are readily available to assist in the evaluation of infectious processes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: Bethany R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Hairston
authors.forename: Alison J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Bruce
authors.forename: Roy S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D004266:DNA Virus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000821:virology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa; D012327:RNA Virus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy