Atypical herpetic ulcerations in COVID-19 positive patients: A report of three cases.
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol
; 135(2): 268-271, 2023 02.
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ABSTRACT
Since the global COVID-19 pandemic, numerous reports have been made regarding oral lesions seen in COVID-19 patients. It remains unclear whether or not these are true manifestations of COVID-19. Here we present 3 patients who were hospitalized for COVID-19 and who developed atypical herpetic ulcerations during their treatment with remdesivir (Veklury) and steroids. In healthy patients, recurrent infection by herpes simplex virus (HSV) presents as lesions only on the lips and the attached oral mucosa. Atypical herpetic ulcerations are seen in immunocompromised patients. They present as large, stellate shaped ulcerations with raised borders and may involve movable mucosa. The 3 cases presented in this report resembled the atypical herpetic ulcerations typically seen in patients with immunosuppression. Through our report, we aimed to introduce the possibility of atypical herpetic ulcers in patients being treated for COVID-19, to allow for their timely diagnosis and to raise awareness of the underlying immunocompromised state.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Estomatitis Herpética
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Úlceras Bucales
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COVID-19
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Herpes Simple
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol
Año:
2023
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Article