Photograph of the tongue of a man suffering from AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome),showing oral thrush (candidiasis) and hairy leukoplakia,which appears as a white,ribbed ulcer along the edge of the tongue. Hairy leukoplakia is believed to be associated with an increase in the population of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It usually produces no symptoms,but in persons with ARC (AIDS-related complex - a precursive stage to full-blown AIDS) is often indicative of the onset of AIDS. Oral candidiasis,which appears as white patches on tongue & in mouth is almost universal in cases of AIDS | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / St. Stephen's Hospital / Dept. of Medical Photography |
Taille de l’image : | 5203 px × 3515 px |
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