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.

Synonyms: Hairy Leukoplakia, Leukoplakias, Hairy, Leukoplakia, Hairy, Oral Hairy Leukoplakia, Leukoplakia, Oral Hairy, Hairy Leukoplakias, Oral, Hairy Leukoplakias, Hairy Leukoplakia, Oral, Oral Hairy Leukoplakias, Leukoplakias, Oral Hairy, Leukoplakia, Hairy, Oral

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94 ,a form of oral leukoplakia seen in HIV infect; do not confuse with TONGUE, HAIRY

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D017733