| Hairy
leukoplakia
is a characteristic oral lesion associated with HIV infection.
It presents as white, raised, vertical corrugations, most
often on the lateral margins of the tongue. This lesion is believed
to be caused by Epstein-Barr virus and often regresses in
response to antiviral therapy. While hairy leukoplakia by itself is
neither painful nor dangerous, it has a negative prognostic implication
for HIV disease progression. |
