Cytomegalovirus oral ulcers
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Acute oral ulcers.
In general, a detailed history and examination of the patient provides sufficient information for diagnosis. The pattern, frequency, and natural history of ulcer episodes are helpful. The presence or absence of associated features and the site of oral involvement guides most physicians accurately in the diagnosis. Additional investigations, including blood tests, and occasionally the use of ora...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Infection
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0300-8126,1439-0973
DOI: 10.1007/s15010-013-0540-x