Oral Cytomegalovirus: Diagnosis and Management Overview

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This presentation explores Human herpesvirus 5 (HHV-5), focusing on its etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis, and treatment. HHV-5 is transmitted via saliva and organ transplants, with reactivation common under immunosuppression. Symptoms range from mild in immunocompetent individuals to severe ulcers in immunocompromised patients. Diagnostic tools include biopsies, PCR, and serology. Key differential diagnoses include herpes simplex virus, EBV-related...