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== Background == |
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* Hairy white tongue caused by [[Epstein-Barr virus|EBV]] infection |
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* '''Hairy white tongue ''' caused by [[Epstein-Barr virus|EBV]] infection |
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* Opportunistic EBV infection of the squamous cells of the tongue, typically associated with HIV |
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*Opportunistic [[EBV ]] infection of the squamous cells of the tongue, typically associated with [[HIV ]] |
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* Immune suppression, including early HIV |
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*Immune suppression, including early [[HIV ]] |
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==Clinical Manifestations== |
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* White plaques on side of tongue that cannot be scraped off |
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*White plaques on side of tongue that cannot be scraped off |
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== Management == |
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* Treat underlying cause of immunosuppression |
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[[Category:Head and neck infections]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:14, 2 August 2020
Background
- Hairy white tongue caused by EBV infection
Etiology
- Opportunistic EBV infection of the squamous cells of the tongue, typically associated with HIV
Epidemiology
- Immune suppression, including early HIV
Clinical Manifestations
- White plaques on side of tongue that cannot be scraped off
Management
- Treat underlying cause of immunosuppression
