Atypical Ulcers
Write short note on atypical ulcers.
Answer. Atypical ulcers are also known as non-healing ulcers.
- Atypical ulcers are found to be co-infected with HSV (Herpes simplex virus) and CMV (cytomegalovirus) or with EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus).
- These ulcers are more common in individuals who are neutropenic in conjunction with their HIV infection.
- Atypical ulcers are more severe and persistent in individuals with low CD4 cell counts.
- Atypical ulcers may require biopsy, microbial cultures or both to determine the etiology
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