Oral lesions frequency in HIV-positive patients at a tertiary hospital, Southern Brazil
Braz. j. oral sci
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12(3): 216-222, July-Sept. 2013. graf, tab
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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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Main subject:
Periodontal Diseases
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Bacterial Infections
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Wounds and Injuries
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Opportunistic Infections
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Candidiasis, Oral
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HIV
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Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
Type of study:
Observational study
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Risk factors
Limits:
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:
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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