Role of the dental surgeon in the early detection of adults with underlying HIV infection / AIDS
Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet)
; 17(3): 401-408, mayo 2012. ilus, tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
A review is made of the late diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, a subject of growing interest in public health. It has been estimated that in Europe 30% of all HIV-infected people are unaware of their seropositive condition, and this in turn is associated with a poorer long-term disease prognosis and an increased risk of transmission to other individuals. The role of the dental surgeon in this context could be of great importance, since there are many oral lesions that can suggest the existence of underlying infection. The study also addresses the controversial subject of rapid HIV testing, and whether these tests should be performed on a routine basis in the dental clinic, or whether it is preferable to refer the patient to a specialized center (AU)
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Collection:
National databases
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Spain
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
HIV Infections
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Dental Care
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet)
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Ramón y Cajal Hospital/Spain
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Carlos III Health Institute/s. p
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Community of Madrid/s. p
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Complutense University/Spain