Symptoms Of Leukoplakia To Watch Out For

Hairy Patches

In almost all cases, hairy leukoplakia will be caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). When you've been exposed to this virus, it will continue to remain inside your body for the rest of your life. In most cases, EBV is dormant, but it's still possible it will cause the development of hairy leukoplakia patches.

It's very common for individuals with hairy patches to have HIV, AIDS, or AIDS-related illness. This doesn't necessarily need to be AIDS, but generally involves another illness that compromises the immune system. Such a compromise of the immune system is what causes the Epstein-Barr virus to cease being dormant.

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