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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en Inglés
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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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Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Periodontales
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Infecciones Bacterianas
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Heridas y Lesiones
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Infecciones Oportunistas
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Candidiasis Bucal
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VIH
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Terapia Antirretroviral Altamente Activa
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Braz. j. oral sci
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Federal University of Paraná/BR
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