herpetic geometric glossitis


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Related to herpetic geometric glossitis: Geographic tongue, glossodynia, strawberry tongue

herpetic geometric glossitis

Herpes simplex virus type 1 infection of the tongue. This may be seen in immunocompromised patients. High-dose acyclovir is an effective treatment.
See also: glossitis
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