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Herpesvirus infections

M S Greenberg1

  • 1Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.

Dental Clinics of North America
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Seven human herpes viruses cause oral lesions and infections, posing risks to immunocompromised patients. This review covers herpes virus basics and dental relevance.

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Oral Medicine
  • Dentistry

Background:

  • Seven human herpes viruses are known.
  • These viruses cause oral lesions and infect saliva.
  • They pose serious risks to immunocompromised individuals (e.g., cancer patients, HIV-infected individuals).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the basic virology of human herpes viruses.
  • To describe the clinical manifestations of herpes virus infections.
  • To highlight the clinical aspects of herpes-related diseases relevant to dentistry.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of herpes virus virology.
  • Review of clinical manifestations and oral disease presentations.
  • Focus on dental implications and patient management.

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Main Results:

  • Herpes viruses are significant pathogens in oral medicine.
  • Oral lesions are a common manifestation.
  • Immunocompromised patients face severe, life-threatening risks.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding herpes virus virology is crucial for dental professionals.
  • Dentistry plays a key role in managing herpes-related oral conditions.
  • Awareness of risks in immunocompromised patients is essential.