Abstract:AbstrAct:Viral infections in the oral cavity are frequent complications in patients with immunosuppression. The herpes simplex virus is among the most frequent causes of these infections. In immunocompromised patients the presentation may be atypical, with more extensive lesions, painful and with slower recovery. The goal of this article is to present a illustrative case of herpes oral infection in an immunosuppressed patient. Case report: Female patient, 43 years old, 32 days after the start of chemotherapy f… Show more
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