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Viral infections affecting periodontal health
S R Porter1, S Mutlu, C M Scully
1Department of Oral Medicine, Pathology and Microbiology, Bristol Dental Hospital and School, U.K.
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.