II. Causes

III. Signs

  1. Vertical white striations on Tongue appear similar to hairs
  2. Distributed over lateral dorsum of Tongue (unilateral or bilateral)

IV. Labs: Indicated if no obvious Immunodeficiency

V. Management

  1. May respond to antiviral agents (may also recur after course completed)
    1. Acyclovir 800 mg 5 times daily for 1-3 weeks
    2. Ganciclovir 100 mg 3 times daily for 1-3 weeks

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