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Oral lesions frequency in HIV-positive patients at a tertiary hospital, Southern Brazil
Peppes, Cristiane Pedroso; Lemos, Ana Silvia Pavani; Araujo, Renata Lins Fuente; Portugal, Magda Eline Guerrart; Buffon, Marilene da Cruz Magalhães; Raboni, Sonia Mara.
  • Peppes, Cristiane Pedroso; Federal University of Paraná. Curitiba. BR
  • Lemos, Ana Silvia Pavani; Federal University of Paraná. Curitiba. BR
  • Araujo, Renata Lins Fuente; Federal University of Paraná. Curitiba. BR
  • Portugal, Magda Eline Guerrart; Federal University of Paraná. Curitiba. BR
  • Buffon, Marilene da Cruz Magalhães; Federal University of Paraná. Curitiba. BR
  • Raboni, Sonia Mara; Federal University of Paraná. Curitiba. BR
Braz. j. oral sci ; 12(3): 216-222, July-Sept. 2013. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-701309
ABSTRACT

AIM:

To report the frequency of oral lesions in HIV-positive patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), comparing with a non-HIV infected control group, and to correlate the presence of lesions with demographic and clinical features of HIV-seropositive patients.

METHODS:

A quantitative case-control study was conducted by a dental professional, using a questionnaire, analysis of medical records of patients and clinical examinations.

RESULTS:

According to the results, oral lesions were found in 23% of HIV-positive patients versus 5% in controls. Candidiasis (29%) and periodontal changes (25%) were the most frequent oral lesions found in these patients. Gender and viral load values were statistically significant when HIV-positive patients with and without oral lesions were compared.

CONCLUSIONS:

The results showed a change in lesion pattern of HIV patients on HAART, highlighting a high frequency of these new lesions and reinforcing the need for periodic dental evaluation of HIV-positive patients.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Periodontal Diseases / Bacterial Infections / Wounds and Injuries / Opportunistic Infections / Candidiasis, Oral / HIV / Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. j. oral sci Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Paraná/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Periodontal Diseases / Bacterial Infections / Wounds and Injuries / Opportunistic Infections / Candidiasis, Oral / HIV / Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. j. oral sci Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Paraná/BR