HIV and Herpes Infections

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What is the most common EBV-related lesion in patients with AIDS?

Oral hairy leukoplakia (correct)

Epithelial hyperplasia

Lymphoma

Hyperkeratosis

What is the typical pattern of recurrent HSV infections in HIV-infected patients?

Less persistent and shorter duration

More localized and typical

Identical to the immunocompetent population

More widespread and atypical (correct)

What is the most common anatomical site for oral Kaposi's sarcoma lesions?

Tongue

Gingiva

Hard palate

All of the above (correct)

What is the most common initial site of Kaposi's sarcoma in HIV-infected patients?

Oral mucosa Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of recurrent VZV infection in HIV-infected patients?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical pain associated with recurrent VZV (herpes zoster) infection in HIV-infected patients?

Severe and persistent Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a periodontal disease strongly associated with HIV infection?

HIV-associated periodontitis Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is known to cause hairy leukoplakia, a lesion strongly associated with HIV infection?

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) Signup and view all the answers

Kaposi's sarcoma is a type of:

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following viral infections is less commonly associated with HIV infection?

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a lesion strongly associated with HIV infection?

Lichen planus Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe persistent swollen lymph nodes in HIV-infected patients?

Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common pattern of periodontal disease associated with HIV infection?

Chronic periodontitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (NUP) in HIV-infected patients?

Gingival ulceration and necrosis associated with rapidly progressing loss of periodontal attachment Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is mentioned in the text as being associated with HIV-infected patients?

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between oral candidiasis and the development of AIDS in HIV-infected patients?

Oral candidiasis is predictive of the subsequent development of full-blown AIDS in untreated patients within 2 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of linear gingival erythema (LGE) in HIV-infected patients?

A distinctive linear band of erythema involving the free gingival margin and extending 2 to 3 mm apically Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common oral manifestation of HIV infection mentioned in the text?

Varicella-zoster virus infection Signup and view all the answers