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Abstract
Orofacial mucocutaneous infections resulting from herpes simplex virus (HSV) were detected in 40% of patients with acute leukemia. Of the 34 separate episodes, oral mucosal sites were involved in 22 cases. Evidence to support dissemination of HSV was found in 3 patients on 4 separate occasions. The relationship of neutrophil levels to the onset and resolution of lesions is examined. The value of acyclovir for treatment of these HSV-induced lesions is reported, and the question of administering this agent for routine prophylaxis against HSV in these patients is addressed.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID： 3515270 DOI： 10.1016/0030-4220(86)90177-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol ISSN： 0030-4220