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Hairy Leukoplakia

Epithelial hyperplasia of the oral mucosa associated with Epstein-Barr virus (HERPESVIRUS 4, HUMAN) and found almost exclusively in persons with HIV infection. The lesion consists of a white patch that is often corrugated or hairy.
Also Known As:
Leukoplakia, Hairy; Leukoplakia, Hairy, Oral; Hairy Leukoplakia, Oral; Hairy Leukoplakias; Hairy Leukoplakias, Oral; Leukoplakia, Oral Hairy; Leukoplakias, Hairy; Leukoplakias, Oral Hairy; Oral Hairy Leukoplakias; Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
Networked: 160 relevant articles (8 outcomes, 14 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
2. Oral Candidiasis (Thrush)
3. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
4. Candidiasis (Moniliasis)
5. Opportunistic Infections (Opportunistic Infection)

Experts

1. Mesquita, Ricardo Alves: 3 articles (11/2010 - 07/2006)
2. Moura, Mariela Dutra Gontijo: 3 articles (11/2010 - 07/2006)
3. Greenspan, John S: 2 articles (01/2012 - 12/2002)
4. Senna, Maria Inês Barreiros: 2 articles (11/2010 - 07/2006)
5. Greenspan, D: 2 articles (02/2004 - 09/2000)
6. Greenspan, J S: 2 articles (02/2004 - 09/2000)
7. Mulligan, R: 2 articles (02/2004 - 09/2000)
8. Navazesh, M: 2 articles (02/2004 - 09/2000)
9. Phelan, J A: 2 articles (02/2004 - 09/2000)
10. Walling, D M: 2 articles (12/2001 - 12/2000)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Hairy Leukoplakia:
1. Acyclovir (Aciclovir)FDA LinkGeneric
2. PodophyllinIBA
3. penciclovir (Denavir)FDA Link
4. desciclovirIBA
5. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)IBA
6. Famciclovir (Famvir)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
8. Keratins (Keratin)IBA
9. AntigensIBA
10. Zidovudine (Retrovir)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)
3. Bone Marrow Transplantation (Transplantation, Bone Marrow)
4. Oral Diagnosis (Oral Examination)
5. Oral Medicine