What are Infections of the Oral Cavity?

Infections of the Oral Cavity
Other oral lesions that may be found in HIV-positive patients. A) Human papillomavirus (HPV) lesion. B) Lesion of the lateral margin of the tongue due to recurrent aphthous stomatitis. C) Plasmablastic lymphoma of the palate. D) Secondary oral tuberculosis lesion in an undiagnosed HIV-positive patient. E) Kaposi’s sarcoma of the gums. F) Oral condyloma lesion of the palate.Role of the dental surgeon in the early detection of adults with underlying HIV infection/AIDS. Campo J, Cano J, del Romero J, Hernando V, del Amo J, Moreno S - Medicina oral, patología oral y cirugía bucal (2012). Not Altered

Infections of The Oral Cavity are the viral infections that manifest within the oral cavity.

Common infections of the oral cavity include:

  • Candidiasis
  • Fungal infections
  • Herpes