Absence of cytomegalovirus in gingivitis and chronic periodontitis in HIV-1 patients in Northern Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(6): 809-812, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab
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Abstract INTRODUCTION The influence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) on the progression of chronic periodontitis in HIV patients is poorly investigated. METHODS ELISA was used for anti-CMV antibody IgG titer measurements and real-time polymerase chain reaction for qualitative and quantitative CMV detection. Data on the CD4 + T lymphocyte count and plasma HIV viral load were obtained from patient records. RESULTS CMV DNA was detected in samples of subgingival biofilm in only three individuals, two of them with chronic periodontitis (4%) and one with gingivitis (3.3%). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of CMV is very low both in HIV-1 patients with gingivitis and chronic periodontitis.
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Main subject:
HIV Infections
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Viral Load
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Cytomegalovirus
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Chronic Periodontitis
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Gingivitis
Type of study:
Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Centro Universitário do Estado do Pará/BR
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Universidade Federal do Pará/BR
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