Abstract
Although they are rare, oral ulcers caused by cytomegalovirus infection can occur in immunocompromised people, including those infected with HIV. Once recognized, however, oral CMV lesions can be successfully treated in most cases. Moreover, early recognition permits prompt evaluation for CMV retinitis or disseminated CMV infection, and may help prevent morbidity caused by CMV.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis*
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis*
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / drug therapy
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / etiology
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Foscarnet / therapeutic use
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Ganciclovir / therapeutic use
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HIV Infections / complications
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Humans
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Male
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Mouth Diseases / drug therapy
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Mouth Diseases / etiology
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Mouth Diseases / microbiology*
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Ulcer / drug therapy
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Ulcer / etiology
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Ulcer / microbiology