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disease > mucosa disease > leukoplasia > hairy leukoplakia

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hairy leukoplakia  

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  • Hairy leukoplakia is a white patch on the side of the tongue with a corrugated or hairy appearance. It is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and occurs usually in persons who are immunocompromised, especially those with human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). (Wikipedia)

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