WHITE LESIONS OF MOUTH / TONGUE

infection:

candidiasis

viral infection

syphilis

dental sepsis

oral hairy leucoplakia [on side of tongue; caused by Herpes virus 8; diagnostic of AIDS]

local trauma:

sore teeth

alcohol

chemical burns, including aspirin

pachyderma oralis (2� to irritants)

other:

smoking

certain spices

lichen planus

leucoplakia (pre-malignant)

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