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Manejo de la salud oral en el paciente pediátrico infectado por VIH / Oral health management in the HIV-infected pediatric patient
Martínez Menchaca, Héctor R; González Treviño, Mónica G; Rivera Silva, Gerardo.
  • Martínez Menchaca, Héctor R; University of Louisville. School of Dentistry. Department of Orthodontics. Louisville. US
  • González Treviño, Mónica G; University of Louisville. School of Dentistry. Department of Orthodontics. Louisville. US
  • Rivera Silva, Gerardo; Universidad de Monterrey. Laboratorio de Ingeniería Tisular y Medicina Regenerativa. Monterrey. MX
Rev. ADM ; 72(6): 299-305, nov.-dic. 2015. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-786687
RESUMEN
El síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (SIDA) se caracteriza por una infección adquirida ocasionada por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH), que afecta a la población linfocitaria CD4+ y que predispone al paciente a un estado de inmunodefi ciencia que lo hace susceptible a infecciones oportunistas severas y/o neoplasias inusuales. La infección por el VIH es un problema grave de salud pública, ya que hay alrededor de 34 millones de personas infectadas según el Centro Nacional de Prevención de Enfermedades de Atlanta; de esta población seropositiva para VIH 68 por ciento vive en África Subsahariana. El VIH se transmite a través de la contaminación con sangre, semen, fluidos vaginales y leche materna. Muchos de los portadores de este virus son asintomáticos lo que complica la situación en virtud de que si no se toman las precauciones de bioseguridad adecuadas, esta situación representa un riesgo para el profesional de la salud oral. Los odontólogos deben brindar un tratamiento adecuado a este tipo de pacientes e identifi car oportunamente cualquier riesgo de infección y complicaciones asociadas
ABSTRACT
cquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is characterized by a seemingly irreversible impairment acquired in CD4 + lymphocyte population that predisposes the host to severe opportunistic infections and/or neoplastic unusual. Infection produced by human immunode-fi ciency virus (HIV) is a serious public health problem, as there are about 34 million people infected reported by the National Center for Disease Prevention Atlanta, this 68% HIV-positive population lives in Sub-Saharan Africa. HIV is transmitted through blood contamination, semen, vaginal fl uids and breast milk. Many patients infected with this virus are asymptomatic complicating the situation under if appropriate biosecurity measures are not taken; this situation represents a risk for oral health professional. Dentists should provide adequate treatment to these patients and promptly identify any risk of infection and as-sociated complications.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Oral Manifestations / HIV Infections / Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Dental Care for Children / Mouth Diseases Type of study: Etiology study / Prognostic study Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. ADM Journal subject: Dentistry / Orthodontics Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de Monterrey/MX / University of Louisville/US

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Oral Manifestations / HIV Infections / Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Dental Care for Children / Mouth Diseases Type of study: Etiology study / Prognostic study Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. ADM Journal subject: Dentistry / Orthodontics Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de Monterrey/MX / University of Louisville/US