The sulcular epithelium as a reservoir for Herpes Simplex Virus in man

Z. Zakay Rones, J. Ehrlich, N. Hochman, R. Levy

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Abstract

Herpes simplex virus antigen was found to be present in the sulcular epithelium of patients with clinically healthy gingiva. Out of 18 patients, 10 (61.1%) were positive for the presence of Herpes antigen by the indirect immunofluorescent method. The crevicular epithelium seems to be a preferential site for latent Herpes virus. The implication of these findings on recurrences and possible pathways for the spread of herpetic infection is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)779-781
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Periodontology
Volume44
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 1973

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