The oral cavity is susceptible to a number of different viral and fungal infections. Some of
these may be acute in nature and limited to the oral mucosa, while others may be chronic …

For millions of years, microbiota residing within us, including those in the oral cavity,
coexisted in a harmonious symbiotic fashion that provided a quintessential foundation for …

Viral infections of the oral cavity usually manifest as either ulceration or blistering
presentation of oral tissues. Oral viral infections are encountered in dental practice but …

The mucosa of the oral cavity is exposed to a large number of different microorganisms such
as archaea, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Among those, viruses cause specific …

Infectious diseases involve many organ systems; thus, all medical specialties including
dentists may have to deal with them. During the last two decades, the prevalence of oral …

The purpose of this chapter is to concisely review oral lesions that are caused by viruses
and bacteria infecting the oral tissues. In this context we adhere to the classical concept of …

A wide range of viral infections can give rise to oral manifestations and/or may reside within
the mouth. A smaller range of fungal infections, notably Candida species, may affect the …

This article focuses on commonly seen viral infections in the oral cavity with associated
systemic manifestations. The article discusses their clinical features, histopathology …

Viral infections of the oral mucosa and perioral region are commonly encountered in the
practice of dentistry. The accurate and timely diagnosis of such infections, coupled with the …

A wide spectrum of viruses can give rise to oral and periodontal manifestations. This article
reviews viral infections of clinical importance to the periodontologist and confirms the …