4 times per day for 2 minutes, then swallow. Viral Infections Human papilloma viruses cause warts, including papillomas and condylomas. Immunosuppressed persons show an increased tendency to develop skin warts, whereas anogenital warts occur as sexually transmitted diseases in male homosexuals and heterosexuals of both sexes. Oral warts are common in HIV-infected persons. Biopsy confirms the clinical diagnosis.
Treatment is with excision, cryosurgery, laser evaporation, or interferon injection.
Herpes simplex frequently can produce recurrent painful episodes of ulceration. These small, shallow ulcers can be found on all mucosal surfaces and may coalesce to form larger ulcerations and become hemorrhagic. Frequent recurrent episodes appear during advanced stages of HIV disease. Diagnosis usally is based on clinical appearance. Patients with severe infection may require up to 800 mg 4 times per day.