The role of viral infection in the development of lichen planus of the oral mucosa
Currently in the etiology of lichen planus big role infectious ( viral ) theory. Several researchers suggest an association with oral lichen planus hepatitis C virus, HIV. In view of the prevalence of particular attention is paid to the family of herpes viruses and human papilloma virus. The family of herpes viruses include eight human pathogenic viruses. With lesions of oral tissues associated herpes simplex virus types 1, 2 [HSV-1, HSV-2], cytomegalovirus [CMV], herpes virus 6 [HHV-6], Epstein- Barr virus [EBV], herpes zoster virus [VZV]. The purpose of the study - to study the role of viruses in the development of lichen planus of the oral mucosa. The study revealed at the oral lichen planus, where the PCR method were detected viruses, disease accompanied by severe, frequent and prolonged periods of exacerbations and remissions short. A mixed form of viral infection clinically disease was more severe.