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Can you get oral hairy leukoplakia from kissing?
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Yes Can get: Possible seen in HIV infection , mononucleosis ( Epstein Bar Virus ) is not premalignant , like the leukoplakia as seen smokers .
Answered 6/13/2015
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No: oral hairy leukoplakia is just a hyper keratitis disorder ,not contagious .
Answered 6/23/2015
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Unlikely: Hairy Leukoplakia is not contagious. This condition is rarely seen in patients not infected with HIV. If concerned, see your PCP for consultation.
Answered 6/14/2015
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