OSF is a chronic and precancerous condition that is characterized by progressive fibrosis of the oral mucosa. OSF remains highly prevalent in certain regions of the world, including parts of China ...

Most cases of oral herpes are caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), while genital herpes is commonly caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Antivirals include oral tablets that are ...

The researchers set out to investigate the effects of multiple mRNA vaccines on mucosal immunity, referring to mucous membranes such as the ones on the inside of our noses. Specifically ...

The issues include drug solubility, oral bio-availability ... Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Rabies, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2), Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV ...

When dentists look inside your mouth, they’re not just looking for cavities. They’re looking for gum disease and oral cancers, as well as assessing the overall health of the millions of bacteria, ...

A herpes sore also can change with the stage of infection. Herpes symptoms are caused by one of two herpes simplex viruses ... Cold sores (also called fever blisters, oral herpes, or orolabial herpes) ...

Empirical therapies using topical glucocorticosteroid were without longstanding effect and led to candida infections of the oral and esophageal mucosa. Despite these interventions, only transient ...

About 18,000 Americans are diagnosed with a new case of oropharyngeal cancer each year, with a UK head, neck and thyroid surgeon pointing the finger at oral sex. Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of ...