1. EMedicine - Hairy Leukoplakia : Article By Hunter H Sams, MD hairy leukoplakia Oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) is an oral mucosal disease that first was described in 1984. hairy leukoplakia. Last Updated April 11, 2004, http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic938.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Oncology Hairy Leukoplakia Last Updated: April 11, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: oral hairy leukoplakia, OHL, AIDS, HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, EBV, immunosuppression, immunocompromise, homosexual men, IV drug users AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Hunter H Sams, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Coauthor(s): Alan Boyd, MD , Assistant Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Pathology, Vanderbilt University Hunter H Sams, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology , and American Academy of Family Physicians Editor(s): Sanjiv S Agarwala, MD

2. OI: Oral Hairy Leukoplakia -- ÆGIS . Oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) is often the first opportunistic to appear.......Oral hairy leukoplakia. OHL Classification. virus http://www.aegis.com/topics/oi/oi-ohl.html

Oral Hairy Leukoplakia "O.H.L." This is part of a series on Opportunistic Infections ("OIs"). Please note that This Page Is Just A Starting Point: who specializes in treating HIV. Finding The Latest Information: Advances in treating opportunistic infections can happen at any time, so the material on this page may be outdated. Some links in the see also section at the bottom of this page are actually special database links. They may contain information published after this page was written. Classification virus Description Oral Hairy Leukoplakia (OHL) is often the first opportunistic to appear. Symptoms include white lesions on the edgest of the tongue. OHL is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It occurs almost exclusively in men with HIV. This opportunistic infection indicates serious damage to the immune system. The US Centers For Disease Control considers this a Category B (ARC-defining) illness. Danger Zone O.H.L. is possible at any CD4+ range, but it is more likely in those with CD4+ counts under 200 cells/mm. NOTE: If you are undergoing treatment that has increased your CD4+ levels, see the important note on

3. EMedicine - Hairy Leukoplakia : Article Excerpt By: Hunter H Sams, MD hairy leukoplakia Oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) is an oral mucosal disease that first was described in 1984. (advertisement). Excerpt from hairy leukoplakia. http://www.emedicine.com/med/byname/hairy-leukoplakia.htm

(advertisement) Excerpt from Hairy Leukoplakia Synonyms, Key Words, and Related Terms: oral hairy leukoplakia, OHL, AIDS, HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, EBV, immunosuppression, immunocompromise, homosexual men, IV drug users Please click here to view the full topic text: Hairy Leukoplakia Background: Oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) is an oral mucosal disease that first was described in 1984. It is associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and occurs almost exclusively in patients who are immunocompromised, particularly those infected with HIV. Pathophysiology: Affected mucosa has diminished numbers of Langerhans cells and T-helper cells. Keratinocytes do not contain HIV, but EBV receptors have been detected in surrounding normal mucosa. Whether OHL develops after superinfection with EBV or activation of latent infection due to reduced immune surveillance is not known. Latent membrane protein-2 (LMP-2) may regulate reactivation from latency by interfering with normal B-cell signal transduction processes, which may be important for viral persistence. Multiple strains of EBV have been demonstrated in OHL lesions. Frequency: In the US: Incidence of OHL in homosexual men and IV drug users who are infected with HIV is approximately 4%, but some evidence suggests that incidence is decreasing. The decreasing prevalence may be partially due to use of protease inhibitors. One study found that the 6-year incidence of OHL was 32% among 291 men in San Francisco who were HIV positive.

4. Oral Hairy Leukoplakia Ontario HIV Clinics Fact Sheet. Oral hairy leukoplakia. What is it? Oral hairy leukoplakia is a white thickening or coating of the lining of the mouth. http://www.tthhivclinic.com/oralhair.htm

INFORMATION ON HIV Go to other sections: Select a link HIV Overview/Stages of Infection The Life Cycle of HIV Disease Symptoms Fact Sheets Symptoms: Select a link Apthous Ulcers Candidiasis Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Cryptococcal Meningitis Cryptosporidiosis Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Histoplasmosis Kaposi’s Sarcoma Lymphoma Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) Oral Hairy Leukoplakia PAP test/PAP smear and HIV paptest PAP test/PAP smear and HIV Peripheral Neuropathy Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) Toxoplasmosis (Toxo) Wasting Ontario HIV Clinics' Fact Sheet Oral Hairy Leukoplakia What is it? Oral hairy leukoplakia is a white thickening or coating of the lining of the mouth. It looks like white vertical folds or ridges. These ridges are almost always located on the sides of the tongue, although sometimes they can be found under the tongue or on the inside of the cheek. Oral hairy leukoplakia may look like oral candidiasis (thrush). Thrush can be scraped off. The white ridges of oral hairy leukoplakia do not scape off. Oral hairy leukoplakia occurs in people who have HIV and who have moderate to severe immune system damage. What do I look for?

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6. The Body: The Center For AIDS: RITA! -- Oral Hairy Leukoplakia: An Epstein-Barr Oral hairy leukoplakia An EpsteinBarr Virus-Associated Disease of Patients with HIV, in RITA!, from The Center for AIDS Hope and Remembrance Project, at The Body, the complete AIDS/HIV hairy leukoplakia is one of the most common, virally-induced, oral diseases of individuals with HIV infection 25%.1 2 In adults, hairy leukoplakia is more common in men3 4 http://www.thebody.com/cfa/rita_dec00/leukoplakia.html

Research Initiative/ Treatment Action From the Center for AIDS Hope and Remembrance Project December 2000 For the Clinician Oral Hairy Leukoplakia: An Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Disease of Patients with HIV By Dennis M. Walling, M.D., The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Introduction and Background Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a ubiquitous human herpesvirus that infects nearly every human being by young adulthood. Most EBV infections occur asymptomatically during childhood, but EBV is associated with a wide variety of human diseases including the infectious mononucleosis syndrome, Hodgkin's lymphoma, African Burkitt's lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. EBV is also an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised patients, associated with lymphoproliferative diseases and oral hairy leukoplakia. EBV infection is transmitted from person to person by contact with infectious body fluids. Oral contact with infectious saliva is the most common route of transmission, but EBV infection may also be transmitted by sexual contact or exposure to breast milk. Like all herpesviruses, EBV establishes a life-long, persistent infection of its host. Acquisition of HIV infection stimulates reactivation of pre-existing, latent EBV infection. Asymptomatic, high level, oral EBV shedding occurs in up to 90% of HIV-infected patients, even before the clinical manifestations of immunodeficiency are apparent. While not all HIV-infected patients develop EBV-associated disease, persistent EBV replication and progressive immune dysfunction can eventually result in oral hairy leukoplakia and/or EBV-associated

7. Hairy Leukoplakia hairy leukoplakia in AIDS. Quick Summary. Introduction. References. Photos. Clinical Features. Histopathology. Treatment. Prognosis. The Gauley River in West Virginia, above the dam. Quick Review http://www.maxillofacialcenter.com/BondBook/mucosa/hairyleuk.html

Hairy Leukoplakia in AIDS Quick Summary Introduction References Photos ... Prognosis The Gauley River in West Virginia, above the dam. Quick Review Hairy leukoplakia is a unique whitish, irregular plaque of the side of the tongue, sometimes with surface projections long enough to appear to be "hairs" but usually with only a granular or nodular appearance. It rarely is seen at on the cheek mucosa near the corners of the lips, and look-alike lesions have been reported in HIV-negative patients, especially those with lichen planus. This lesion causes no significant problem but it is a sign of AIDS, hence, the treatment is directed at the generalized and very serious HIV virus disease. While the virus is under control, hairy leukoplakia diminishes or disappears. Most lesions have virus, bacteria and fungi within them but they are not considered contagious in the usual sense. Top of This Page Introduction Note: click on underlined words for more detail or photos. A well-demarcated, painless, verruciform hyperkeratotic lesion of the lateral tongue in HIV-infected male homosexuals was first reported in 1981 as

8. Forum On HIV And Oral Health -- The Body: An AIDS And HIV Information Resource Information resources on hairy leukoplakia (HK) and other oral conditions, including FAQs, from The Body. http://www.thebody.com/cgi/oralans.html

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10. AEGiS-RITA!: FOR THE CLINICIAN: Oral Hairy Leukoplakia: An Epstein-Barr Virus-as EBV is also an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised patients, associated with lymphoproliferative diseases and oral hairy leukoplakia. http://www.aegis.com/pubs/rita/2000/RI001203.html

Important note: Information in this article was accurate in December 2000. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date. FOR THE CLINICIAN: Oral hairy leukoplakia: an Epstein-Barr virus-associated disease of patients with HIV Research Initiative Treatment Action (RITA!); Vol 6, No. 4 December 2000 Dennis M. Walling, MD, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Introduction and background. EBV infection is transmitted from person to person by contact with infectious body fluids. Oral contact with infectious saliva is the most common route of transmission, but EBV infection may also be transmitted by sexual contact or exposure to breast milk. Like all herpesviruses, EBV establishes a life-long, persistent infection of its host. Acquisition of HIV infection stimulates reactivation of pre-existing, latent EBV infection. Asymptomatic, high level, oral EBV shedding occurs in up to 90% of HIV-infected patients, even before the clinical manifestations of immunodeficiency are apparent. While not all HIV-infected patients develop EBV-associated disease, persistent EBV replication and progressive immune dysfunction can eventually result in oral hairy leukoplakia and/or EBV-associated lymphoma Epidemiology.

11. Hairy Leukoplakia - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention home infectious diseases viral epstein barr virus hairy leukoplakia hairy leukoplakia. Information • Diagnosis • Treatment • Prevention. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/infectious-diseases/viral/epstein-barr-virus/hai

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... epstein barr virus > hairy leukoplakia Hairy Leukoplakia Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Medical Definition Health Portals Health News Web Directory: Medical Definition: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "hairy leukoplakia" Health Portals: MayoClinic.com Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Hairy Leukoplakia Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: Forum on HIV and Oral Health Information resources on hairy leukoplakia (HK) and other oral conditions, including FAQs, from The Body. Notes: Healthcyclopedia presents health information in the form of websites and articles that encompass conventional medicine and alternative treatments Under no circumstances can it recommend or endorse a specific drug or therapy or treatment.

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14. AllRefer Health - Leukoplakia (Hairy Leukoplakia, Smoker's Keratosis) Leukoplakia (hairy leukoplakia, Smoker s Keratosis) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs http://health.allrefer.com/health/leukoplakia-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Leukoplakia Leukoplakia Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Hairy Leukoplakia, Smoker's Keratosis Definition Leukoplakia is a precancerous lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek as a response to chronic irritation. Occasionally, leukoplakia patches develop on the female external genitalia. Leukoplakia is primarily a disorder of the mucous membranes of the mouth, caused by irritation. Lesions usually develop on the tongue, but they may also appear on the insides of the cheek. Irritation may result from rough teeth or rough places on dentures, fillings, crowns and so on. It may also result from smoking or other tobacco use (smoker's keratosis). Pipe smoking involves a high risk for development of leukoplakia, as does holding chewing tobacco or snuff in the mouth for a prolonged period of time.

15. AllRefer Health - Leukoplakia Prognosis (Expectations) (Hairy Leukoplakia, Smoke Leukoplakia (hairy leukoplakia, Smoker s Keratosis) information center covers Prognosis (Expectations). Alternate Names hairy leukoplakia, Smoker s Keratosis. http://health.allrefer.com/health/leukoplakia-prognosis.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Leukoplakia : Prognosis of Leukoplakia Leukoplakia Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis Complications Calling Your Health Care Provider Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Hairy Leukoplakia, Smoker's Keratosis Leukoplakia Prognosis (Expectations) Leukoplakia is usually harmless, and lesions usually clear in a few weeks or months after the source of irritation is removed. Approximately 3% of leukoplakia lesions develop cancerous changes. Hairy leukoplakia is often a sign of HIV infection and an increased likelihood of developing AIDS Previous Top Next Jump to another section Definition Leukoplakia Prevention Leukoplakia Treatment Leukoplakia Prognosis Leukoplakia Complications Calling Your Health Care Provider Topics that might be of interest to you AIDS HIV Infection Mouth Ulcers Oral Cancer ... Biopsy Other Topics Chronic Vulva Review Date : 11/7/2002 Reviewed By : Ezra E. W. Cohen, M.D., Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Leukoplakia : Prognosis of Leukoplakia Leukoplakia Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis Complications Calling Your Health Care Provider Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Hairy Leukoplakia, Smoker's Keratosis Leukoplakia Prognosis (Expectations) Leukoplakia is usually harmless, and lesions usually clear in a few weeks or months after the source of irritation is removed. Approximately 3% of leukoplakia lesions develop cancerous changes. Hairy leukoplakia is often a sign of HIV infection and an increased likelihood of developing AIDS Previous Top Next Jump to another section Definition Leukoplakia Prevention Leukoplakia Treatment Leukoplakia Prognosis Leukoplakia Complications Calling Your Health Care Provider Topics that might be of interest to you AIDS HIV Infection Mouth Ulcers Oral Cancer ... Biopsy Other Topics Chronic Vulva Review Date : 11/7/2002 Reviewed By : Ezra E. W. Cohen, M.D., Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

17. Hairy Tongue Or Hairy Leukoplakia? Hairy Tongue or hairy leukoplakia? My doctor has diagnosed me with fuzzy tongue disease. What is it, what causes it, and how do I get rid of it? S. http://www.ivillagehealth.com/experts/ent/qas/0,,416906_175551,00.html

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19. Oral Hairy Leukoplakia Detection of EpsteinBarr virus (EBV) DNA and antigens in oral mucosa of renal transplant patients without clinical evidence of oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL). http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/oralhairyleukoplakia.htm

Background This interesting disease is found primarily in patients with a severe immunodeficiency such as in patients with AIDS. It presents with flat to hairy white lesions on the lateral or ventral borders of the tounge. It is asymptomatic and related to a patient's immune status. EPIDEMIOLOGY CHARACTERIZATION INCIDENCE 20% of asymptomatic HIV infected patients Incidence grows as CD4 count decreases Detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA and antigens in oral mucosa of renal transplant patients without clinical evidence of oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL). Ammatuna P, Capone F, Giambelluca D, Pizzo I, D'Alia G, Margiotta V. Department of Hygiene and Microbiology, University of Palermo, Italy. J Oral Pathol Med 1998 Oct;27(9):420-7 Abstract quote The use of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect the presence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA in oral mucosa in the absence of specific lesions gives rise to the problem of identifying the real viral replication sites. Hybridization with the EBV-specific probe was observed in 40/ 89 and 2/13 samples, respectively. Latent antigens (with or without lytic antigens) were detected in only 23 of the 40 samples (collected from eight different transplant patients) that were positive by in situ hybridization. Our data show that EBV is more frequently present in the oral mucosa of immunodeficient patients (where it can efficiently replicate) than in normal subjects.

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