Herpesviruses represent a pervasive and clinically significant group of DNA viruses capable of establishing lifelong infections in humans. Among more than 100 known herpes viruses, only 8 of them infect humans. Among them, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), herpes simplex virus...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1240
Soft tissue calcifications in the orofacial region are relatively frequent and are often observed unexpectedly during standard radiographic evaluations. They represent a broad group of conditions arising from abnormal calcium salt deposition, which may occur through dystrophic, m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1304
This comprehensive review examines the intricate facets of OSF, encompassing its etiology, clinical features, diagnostic modalities, management strategies, and preventive measures. Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSF) represents a multifactorial and potentially malignant condition affec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1230
Herpangina is a common viral illness in children, most often caused by Coxsackievirus and other enteroviruses, and is characterized by fever and vesicular or ulcerative lesions in the posterior oral cavity. We report a case of herpangina in a 7-year-old boy who presented with acu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2245